As we all know social media is an increasingly pervasive aspect of many of our daily lives. As I have previously reported the interaction between the publication of information by individuals on their personal social media platforms and rights at work can create significant problems. This issue returned for judicial scrutiny once again this month…
On 5 August the Government commenced a consultation on allowing local areas to set their own Sunday trading rules. Larger shops (over 3000 square feet) have been restricted to a maximum six hours and it is felt that this is out of keeping with on-demand shopping available elsewhere, particularly online. The options under consideration are…
Coverage of the announcement that Marks and Spencer’s most senior female employee, Head of Multi-channel, Laura Wade-Gery, is taking maternity leave has shone a light on how rights which are taken for granted by most women cannot be assumed to be so by senior managers. The story merited sufficient significance to feature on the front…
In 2004 Professor Martin Stevens was appointed to the Chair of Medicine (Diabetes and Metabolism) at Birmingham University. His duties included leading and co-ordinating a programme of research into the aetiology and management of diabetic neuropathy, foot complications and heart disease complicating diabetes. In addition he led the multidisciplinary diabetic foot service and diabetic neuropathy…