Lawyer warns Swindon firms over staff stress claims (From Swindon Advertiser)

Lawyer warns Swindon firms over staff stress claims

8:56am Wednesday 14th September 2011

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A Swindon based employment lawyer is warning firms to consider the implications of stress related illness in their workplaces. Paul Archer of Lemon&Co, who is taking part in the Employment Law Question Time on Thursday 13th October at the Swindon Marriott, believes businesses should review their policies and procedures in the light of the growth of stress related sickness absences and grievances.

Paul comments : ‘In my 21 years of working as an Employment Lawyer in Swindon, for both aggrieved employees and companies, I have been aware of some profound changes in the employment law landscape. One of the most notable changes is an extraordinary increase in the number of employees suffering from stress related illnesses and the consequent difficulties faced by companies in managing this situation. I hope that the Question Time will give us an opportunity to explore this and other issues and discuss the practical strategies that can be adopted by companies and employees in the legal context of the Equality Act and the broader employment protection legislation. I expect a lively process of questioning and debate’ A free one-off special bringing together three of Swindon’s leading experts on employment law is planned for the Swindon Marriott on Thursday 13th October at 6.00pm. The event is being organised by the Swindon Mindful Employer Network in association with the Swindon Chamber of Commerce, Swindon Marriott and other top business partners in Swindon.

This is a unique opportunity for representatives of local businesses of all sizes and sectors to ask a wide range of questions on employment law issues. Attendees will get the opportunity of putting questions to a panel of highly respected experts including Paul Archer of Lemon & Co, Malcolm Gregory of Withy King and Kerrie Hunt of Thrings.

It promises to be a lively session with two experts specialising in legal advice to employers and one presenting the perspective of employees.

To book on to this free event please email David Latham on david.latham@richmondfellowship.org.uk 01793 433571

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