DMH Stallard Podcast: Protected characteristics - What does the future hold?
In this latest episode, our Employment Law experts look at how societal change has accelerated the need to recognise individual beliefs and characteristics that are worthy of respect in a democratic society.
The question is how out of step is the current set of protected characteristics? Do we have a flexible baseline that allows the law to evolve? Can the courts adapt and evolve the position to cover our changing times? Or should we be adopting a dramatically different model that doesn't seek to define the specific characteristics at all? What would the consequences of that be for employers in terms of managing conflict in the workplace?
Hosted by Employment & Immigration Law Partner, Adam Williams, with Employment Partners Abigail Maino and Rebecca Thornley-Gibson joining the discussion.
About the speakers
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Adam Williams Adam is a Partner in the employment group who advises clients on employment and business immigration law. He prides himself on giving support and advice that is outcome focussed, commercial, and easy to understand and he is fast gaining a reputation as an outstanding employment lawyer. Adam devotes his time to supporting businesses and senior executives in finding solutions to a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious employment issues. He is experienced in advising on the employment aspects of complex reorganisations and restructures, including TUPE and collective consultation. Adam has also been an advocate in the Employment Tribunals and regularly assists businesses in the defence of employment related claims. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Abigail Maino Abigail provides responsive, commercial and pragmatic legal advice to businesses and senior executives. A trusted adviser to clients ranging from national organisations to start ups, she has extensive experience in a wide variety of employment law matters including restructures and business change processes, TUPE issues and tribunal claims. She frequently advises senior executives on their terms of employment and exit arrangements. Abigail delivers bespoke in-house training to clients on a range of employment and people issues. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Rebecca Thornley-Gibson Rebecca’s work covers all areas of employment law including support on contract and policy frameworks, Employment Tribunal representation, developing and delivering in-house training modules, employee relations issues and senior executive termination arrangements. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
