Rules of disclosure: why employers can't afford to ignore whistleblowers
A number of whistleblowers have been castigated for acting in the public interest. But isn’t it time employers took whistleblowing more seriously?
Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter and Yahoo question Investigatory Powers Bill
Tech giants come together to air their concerns around proposed surveillance legislation, which the government has proposed to tackle potential terror threats
Five simple ways to reduce your chances of being taken to an employment tribunal
An employment tribunal claim is always a worry for employers but you can go a long way to reducing your chances of legal action by being proactive and not ignoring issues once they arise, says David Sowle, managing director of SowLegal
Government introduces 5p charge on plastic bags
Scheme introduced to help save £80m in litter clean-up costs but bodies like the Federation of Small Businesses believe it could go further
Contract or not a contract – that is the question
Often a company’s valuation is only as secure as its contracts, which is why having watertight agreements in place is vital for any business looking to grow
Will proposed surveillance powers weaken security for UK startups?
With the draft Investigatory Powers Bill laying out the UK government’s plans for the future of surveillance, how are tech companies and encryption likely to be impacted?
Avoiding religious discrimination is a balancing act
Making allowances for different religions is good business practice – but the challenge is striking the appropriate balance
Government proposes digital marks to improve protection of design rights
Baroness Neville-Rolfe announces proposal that will replace registered design numbers on products with a URL to ensure the latest information on rights is available at the click of a button
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