SRA issues warning notice on SLAPPs (strategic lawsuits against public participations): how might the notice affect your firm?
What are SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation)? SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) are lawsuits that are filed with the intention of silencing, intimidating, or punishing individuals or organisations for exercising their right to free speech on matters of public concern. These lawsuits are often brought by private parties, such as corporations or individuals, […]
New resource: Inclusion Awareness Calendar
2023 Diversity and Inclusion Calendar Awareness days and campaigns run throughout the year, and organisations can support learning initiatives around these events. To help with your planning, VinciWorks and Skill Boosters have produced a new Inclusion Awareness Calendar, listing relevant dates for each month. We have also created downloadable resource packs for the major events. […]
Helping employees beat the January Blues | 7 ways to encourage motivation and wellbeing
Our related Courses January is a tough month for many; the combination of dreary weather, failing New Year’s resolutions, the post-Christmas diet and the financial worries of trying to stretch that early December paycheck to the end of January – there’s no shortage of reasons why people might feel down and lack motivation this month. […]
8 New Year’s health and safety resolutions employers should consider
Our related Courses With the start of a new year comes the opportunity to start afresh, and many of us are busy thinking about the positive changes we can make in the year ahead. In the workplace, January is a perfect time to take stock and consider what’s working well, what needs updating and what […]
New SRA guidance on effective supervision
Findings from the SRA’s recent thematic review included the insight that firms need to have stronger evidence that supervision is taking place. Out of 76 files reviewed by the SRA, only 29 of them showed evidence of supervision taking place. Therefore, in their new guidance, the SRA has included a section on effective supervision that […]
How to respond to Subject Access Requests
Under GDPR, a data subject has the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not their personal data is being processed. The right to receive data under a subject access request must not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others. You cannot comply with a subject access request if it would adversely affect […]
SRA tackles toxic workplace culture with their updated guidance
SRA Thematic Review In February 2022, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) published a Thematic Review, which included responses from over 200 solicitors. The SRA’s hypothesis was that “if employees are not adequately supported to manage mistakes or to manage client demands, they may be at risk of behaving unethically”. The review helped the SRA identify […]
Five steps firms can take towards a more positive workplace culture
What is a positive workplace culture? A positive workplace culture is an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. It is a culture where employees are motivated to do their best work, feel a sense of belonging, and have a clear understanding of the organisation’s mission, values, and goals. Positive workplace culture also includes […]
Economic Crime and Transparency Bill removes SRA statutory fining limit
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is the regulatory body for solicitors in England and Wales. It is responsible for setting and enforcing standards for the legal profession, and has the power to fine solicitors or firms who fail to meet these standards. Recently, the SRA has announced that it will be increasing its fines for […]
New US legislation could require forced labour audits
Modern countries are fighting forced labour and human trafficking with legislation that makes it harder to use forced labour in their supply chains and profit from it. Modern slavery acts in the United Kingdom, United States, and other countries around the world are requiring large companies to disclose information regarding their efforts to eradicate human […]
