Solicitor in Berwick Upon Tweed
Associate Lecturer in Law Northumbria University
Did the World End on 25th May?
No of course not.
I have been advising a lot of businesses about the potential impact of GDPR and the new Data Protection Act 2018 and at the centre of my message was always the concept of “Don’t Panic”.
How has GDPR affected you?
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The start of June also marks the start of Pride month, celebrating the LGBT+ community across the globe. #SolicitorChat will be getting involved on 7thJune by discussing the employment rights of the LGBT+ community and looking at what employers can do to become a safe and diverse workplace for their employees.
Join the discussion on Thursday 7thJune 2018 9-10am and you could win a £10 voucher!
Questions we’ll be exploring:
1. What rights do the LGBT+ community have in the workplace and what is considered discrimination?
2. As solicitors, what are the key approaches you take when advising clients from the LGBT+ community?
3. How can a solicitor help someone who is being discriminated against because of their sexual orientation or gender identity?
4. What should you do if you’re being harassed or bullied at work because of your sexual orientation or gender identity?
5. How can a solicitor help employers become a safe and diverse workplace?