Christopher Fisher

Jan 1, 2025 | mdpi.com | Christopher Fisher

1. IntroductionNew tools and strategies are needed to promote the health and wellbeing of young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or other diverse sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+) in Australia. LGBTQ+ youth, particularly those experiencing harassment and violence related to their identities, have higher rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts than the general population (Hill et al., 2022).

Jul 2, 2024 | lexology.com | Christopher Fisher

In January this year, we reported on a decision from the Scottish Court of Session which held that employers can settle future claims which are unknown at the time of entering into a settlement agreement, even if the basis for the claims has not yet arisen (Bathgate v Technip Singapore Pte Limited): https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/insights/publications/2024/01/the-unknown-unknowns-settling-future-employment-claims-in-the-uk.

Mar 25, 2024 | lexblog.com | Christopher Fisher |Ruth Neligan

Firms in the insurance sector have submitted their responses to the FCA’s recent survey into non-financial misconduct and, before too long, other regulated firms may receive similar survey requests. In this update, we look at the questions the FCA is asking and what we might expect next.

Mar 12, 2024 | lexology.com | Christopher Fisher |Ruth Neligan

Last week, firms in the insurance sector submitted their responses to the recent survey issued by the Financial Conduct Authority ('FCA') into non-financial misconduct.

Nov 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Mark A. Prinsley |Oliver Yaros |Miriam Bruce |Francesca Ingham |Christopher Fisher |Reece Randall | +3 more

The Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) recently issued new guidance for employers on the monitoring of workers (see here). Data protection law does not prevent the monitoring of workers in the workplace, but it must be done in a way that is compliant with the law and fair. The guidance relates to employees as well as other people performing work for a company e.g. through the gig-economy. 1. What does ‘monitor workers’ mean?