Arpita Dutt

This consultation response responds to questions 1,2,5 and 10 only, focussing
on the areas of employment in general and then specifically the access to legal
education, training and advancement. It details some of the latest research
evidencing the cause of racial and ethnic disparities, measures that could be
taken to improve representation in public sector workforces; how young people
aged 16-24 years can access legal education, training and employment; we
suggest measures… Show more

This consultation response responds to questions 1,2,5 and 10 only, focussing
on the areas of employment in general and then specifically the access to legal
education, training and advancement. It details some of the latest research
evidencing the cause of racial and ethnic disparities, measures that could be
taken to improve representation in public sector workforces; how young people
aged 16-24 years can access legal education, training and employment; we
suggest measures to improve the representation in the workforce detailing
examples of good practice; and comment on the positive role and challenges
presented by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Show less

In the wake of various corporate scandals, there has been increasing recognition of the public interest in robust whistleblowing protection and procedures in the UK and US. This articles explores banking regulation, the FCA and PRA stance, and US whistleblowing protection.

In just one week in March 2014, Royal Mail, Honda, Asda and Scottish Power all announced large-scale redundancies, with job losses ranging from 350-1600. In May 2014, Barclays announced job losses of 7,000 with some in the UK. This article gives guidance arising from a post 'Woolworth's' world.

UKIP leader Nigel Farage sparked widespread outrage with his controversial comments about the ‘worth ‘of women working in the City after they had taken career breaks to have children .
But it’s his assertion that there was ’no discrimination against women at all’ in the City that arguably deserves greatest condemnation. Because as employment law expert Arpita Dutt - a partner with City employment specialists BDBF – argues, the facts suggest the exact opposite to be true.

Deutsche Bank’s announcement earlier this month that it was scaling back its commodities division with the expected loss of around 200 jobs, reminded us all that redundancy season in the City was in full swing. Traditionally, the season of ‘goodwill to all men’ witnesses big job losses across the City. Cynics claim the timing means employers can escape from paying out end of year bonuses.
Employment law specialists Arpita Dutt and Polly Rodway, of top City solicitors BDBF, offer some… Show more

Deutsche Bank’s announcement earlier this month that it was scaling back its commodities division with the expected loss of around 200 jobs, reminded us all that redundancy season in the City was in full swing. Traditionally, the season of ‘goodwill to all men’ witnesses big job losses across the City. Cynics claim the timing means employers can escape from paying out end of year bonuses.
Employment law specialists Arpita Dutt and Polly Rodway, of top City solicitors BDBF, offer some seasonal advice and tips if your career in the square mile suddenly comes to an untimely end.
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We looks at some of the more far reaching changes expected in 2014 - a year tipped to be another memorable one.

Expertise for your Executive Success - articles aimed at the joys and foibles of the working lives of those in the City

RADICAL changes in the Employment Tribunal system introduced over the last year are making life increasingly difficult for claimants.
New measures include employees now paying fees, for even the smallest claim, to bring their former employer to a tribunal.
It seems inevitable, then, that this move along with others recently introduced, will dissuade some claimants from bringing an action.
So if disgruntled employees, like water, will always find the easiest route, where do they go from… Show more

RADICAL changes in the Employment Tribunal system introduced over the last year are making life increasingly difficult for claimants.
New measures include employees now paying fees, for even the smallest claim, to bring their former employer to a tribunal.
It seems inevitable, then, that this move along with others recently introduced, will dissuade some claimants from bringing an action.
So if disgruntled employees, like water, will always find the easiest route, where do they go from here? And where does this leave employment lawyers?
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