Networking aplenty at DIB Lunch
04/02/2020
Downtown Birmingham in Business recently hosted its first social event of 2020, sponsored by VWV, by taking over The Alchemist, Brindley Place.
Ethical Veganism Protected Under Discrimination Law As a ‘Philosophical Belief’
14/01/2020
An Employment Tribunal has held that ethical veganism should be protected under discrimination law, a ruling that may have significant implications for employers.
Cordon Yeah! Restaurants Celebrate Relaxed Rules to Recruit Overseas Workers
09/01/2020
Whilst there is no shortage of great places to eat in Birmingham, restaurants have long been suffering from staff shortages. But now restaurants celebrate relaxed rules to recruit overseas workers as explained by VWV
Changes to UK Immigration Announced in Queen’s Speech
20/12/2019
Following the Conservative Party’s success in the 12 December General Election, the Queen has outlined her government’s plans for the forthcoming year.
Rebels with a Cause – How to Respond to Employees Joining Climate Change Protests
11/12/2019
It is estimated by organisers that over 300,000 people took part in climate change protests in the UK during 2019, and more events are likely to take place in 2020.
Government Responds to Call for Action on Non-Disclosure Agreements
28/11/2019
The government has finally published its response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee’s (WESC) June 2019 report on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace harassment and discrimination cases.
Birmingham-Based Law Firm Strengthens Its Partnership with Six Partner Promotions
18/11/2019
Six lawyers have recently celebrated their promotion to Partner at award-winning law firm VWV.
Do Your Internal Practices Put You at Risk of a Discrimination Claim?
07/11/2019
A recent legal case highlights what factors employers should take into consideration when deciding whether a belief is protected under the Equality Act. It also draws attention to the conditions in which indirect discrimination can take place in the workplace.
Are Protected Conversations Always Confidential?
25/10/2019
Kathy Halliday, Partner at award-winning law firm VWV, explores the circumstances in which ‘protected conversations’ can be used as evidence in an employment tribunal.
VWV Reaffirms its position as leading Law firm in the West Midlands
11/10/2019
Legal directory Chambers & Partners has recognised VWV as an industry-leading law firm in the West Midlands once again, increasing from five rankings to seven in the 2020 guide.
VWV’s Birmingham Expansion Continues with New Partner Hire
09/10/2019
VWV’s award-winning team grows even stronger with the addition of new Private Client Partner Nigel Mears.
Birmingham Law Firm Recognised Amongst the Best by Legal Directory
04/10/2019
Award-winning law firm VWV has been recognised by independent directory The Legal 500 as a leader in the West Midlands, with rankings across eight practice areas.