by Ryan Clement, barrister In this blog, I build on my video “bullying in the workplace explained” to explore the legal nuances of workplace bullying and the psychological impact of management styles. Understanding Workplace Bullying Workplace dynamics can be complex, and the line between “office banter” and “bullying” is often a subject of intense debate.Continue reading “Encouragement vs Intimidation in Workplace Dynamics”
Category Archives: Legal
The Compliance Gap
by Ryan Clement In our latest video, Dawn H. Jones, HR specialist and author, and I discuss how Employment Tribunals (ET) respond when employers fail to follow their own policies and procedures during disciplinary or grievance processes. Tribunals expect employers-especially those with dedicated HR resources to act reasonably. Failing to follow established procedures often leadsContinue reading “The Compliance Gap”
Separation of Powers
by Ryan Clement, barrister On Day One of my book, ‘Discrimination Law in Employment in 7 days, I touch on the Separation of Powers. One Day One of my book Discrimination Law in Employment in 7 days I touch on the importance of the separation of powers. Montesquieu’s theory of the separation of powers, primarily detailedContinue reading “Separation of Powers”
Victimisation
by Ryan Clement In this short blog, I shall explain what victimisation is as defined under section 27 of the Equality Act 2010. Under s.27 of the Equality Act 2010, “victimisation” has a specific legal meaning, which does not necessarily align with common parlance. 🤔 Victimisation occurs when a person is treated badly (subjected toContinue reading “Victimisation”
Covid-19
How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? I approach this question from a professional perspective. Prior to the pandemic I rarely, if ever (can’t remember), used Teams or Zoom. Skype was a rare indulgence. Now, almost ALL meetings are held online unless there is a good cause or reasonContinue reading “Covid-19”
Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting
On 6 February 2026 I had the honour of Chairing and facilitating a Panel of Experts – legal and business – for Dianne Greyson’s (founder of EthnicityPayGap Campaign) Ethnicity Pay Gap Summit at the landmark premises of the London Stock Exchange. Wow! What an experience!
‘PIP’
by Ryan Clement, LL.M., barrister One would think that the three words, ‘Performance Improvement Plan,’ in isolation and without context would be welcomed by most employees. After all, who doesn’t want to improve? For example, being reflective is primarily based on the concept of improving and making what was good even better. However, in practice,Continue reading “‘PIP’”
Who would be a school governor?
by Ryan Clement SCHOOL GOVERNORS play a crucial role in the management and oversight of schools in the UK. I know. I have been a governor of many maintained and non-maintained schools from London to Surrey to Berkshire. It is very rewarding but highly challenging and demanding, especially on one’s time. Plus, it’s voluntary. Yes, oneContinue reading “Who would be a school governor?”
Giving Back!
by Ryan Clement, LL.M., FRSA, barrister ONE OF THE JOYS of doing what I do for a living is having the opportunity and or being able to help advise others on various matters concerning the legal profession. I speak in schools and love the raw, innocent, unfiltered questions raised by our young ones. YESTERDAY, IContinue reading “Giving Back!”
10 October 1996
by Ryan Clement 32 YEARS AGO, I decided to change my career from being a quantity surveyor to being a barrister. After reading law for 2 years, followed by 1 year at Bar School in London, I was Called to the Bar on the anniversary of today, 29 years ago. ON THE WHOLE, it hasContinue reading “10 October 1996”
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