Employment Law and Labour Law

For many employers, work-related stress has traditionally sat within the domain of HR rather than legal compliance. It is acknowledged, discussed and often addressed through wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programmes and internal guidance for managers.

Partner Miriam Bruce explores the critical topic of neurodiversity in the workplace, examining how organizations can better support and integrate neurodiverse talent. This op-ed addresses the challenges and opportunities that come with fostering an inclusive work environment for individuals with diverse neurological profiles.

April marks Stress Awareness Month, highlighting the critical importance of workplace mental health in Health and Safety compliance. With work-related stress, depression, and anxiety now accounting for 51% of all work-related ill health cases in the UK and costing businesses 40.1 million working days in 2024/25, the Health and Safety Executive has made tackling mental health its top strategic priority. Employers face potential prosecution for systemic failures in managing workplace stress, as demonstrated b