Hina Belitz publishes expert analysis of ITV's Schofield Saga with Law360.com

Hina Belitz has had the opportunity to comment in depth on the key employment law matter of ITV's 'Schofield Saga' in a new piece with Law360.com. The article can be found here, and the text is reproduced below: In May, Phillip Schofield, a familiar face of daytime television, resigned from ITV after admitting to a sexual affair with a younger staff member. Importantly, it was an affair both sides had lied about having had, and such lies could work in ITV's favor. Any employee who lies to an employer could be fairly and reasonably be dismissed by an…

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Hina Belitz provides expert comments to investigation into Sexual Harassment - BMJ and the Guardian

Hina Belitz can now reveal she has been working with Journalists from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) in a shocking piece of investigative reporting regarding sexual harassment in our health services. Hina’s comments have been published in the British Medical Journal here, and are reproduced below. Hina Belitz, an employment lawyer at Partners Employment Lawyers, said the volume of legal claims did not reflect the true number of sexual incidents, many of which are never reported, for various reasons. And of these a “good percentage” would not result in a payout, she said. “You can almost think of it as…

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Managing an Employer's duty of Care in the context of British citizens in Sudan - Hina Belitz

Watching the news over the last few weeks, it has been impossible to ignore the disturbing and violent clashes erupting in Sudan, as two rival quasi-governmental factions seek to establish power over the other. Whilst I am no politician and cannot comment on the diplomatic situation in Sudan more than despair over the lives lost and livelihoods destroyed, I have been watching the UK government’s reaction to the crisis with interest. Back on the 23rd April, in early stages of the fighting, the UK government carried out an extensive rescue operation that removed reportedly all UK diplomats and their dependants from…

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Hina Belitz published in Solicitor's Journal discussing practical considerations of women's workplace rights

Never one to shy away from a difficult political issue, our Partner Hina Belitz has been published in the Solicitor's Journal with her take on how current reforms to maternity law and other areas affecting women's rights will impact on the ground. Find the article online here, and the full text is reproduced below. Hina Belitz details the latest proposals and the issues surrounding women’s employment rights Being a female lawyer, mother and an expert in employment law, I am always looking to support women’s rights in the workplace. Over 20 years in this area I have seen case law…

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Hina Belitz published discussing legislation affecting women's rights in Employee Benefits

Our Partner Hina Belitz has been published in 'Employee Benefits' discussing recent Parliamentary legislation and its effect on women's rights. . The full article can be found on the Employee Benefits website here, but we have provided the text of the article below: With the growth of flexible working and the narrowing – albeit slowly – of the gender pay gap, it seems like we are on the right trajectory for all members of society, particularly women, to participate in the workforce actively and equally. This is supported by recent legislative proposals, which are intended to make the workplace better for all…

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