Results from the Workplace Environment Survey (WPES) in New Zealand reveal that Pacific lawyers, particularly Pacific women, face higher rates of bullying, harassment, and discrimination than the overall legal profession. The New Zealand Law Society commissioned additional reporting to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Pacific lawyers. While overall statistics for lawyers…
Legal Services Board approves new SRA rules to improve workplace culture
The Legal Services Board of England and Wales has approved two changes to the Solicitors Regulation Authority Standards and Regulations. The rule changes aim to improve work place culture in law firms. The new rules make explicit the need for employees to be treated fairly and for managers to challenge any treatment deemed not to…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales issues guidance for law firms on workplace culture
The Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales has issued guidance for law firms on workplace culture. The new resources aim to improve the work environment experienced by solicitors and their employees and create healthy working practices moving forward. The new guidance coincides with the release of data from the SRA’s review into the work…
Event: Diversity and inclusion in the legal profession – widening access, improving workplace culture and assessing new regulatory priorities
8 March 2018|Central London This seminar will focus on the challenges and opportunities for law firms, regulators and wider stakeholders for improving diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Delegates will consider what more can be done to improve access to legal professions for candidates from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, looking at the role of the…