I recently joined the XpertHR editorial team after a six year spell in private practice as an employment solicitor. I graduated from Cardiff University in law and politics and decided to qualify into employment law because it is people focused with a political dimension. I have a particular interest in sex, race and disability discrimination law and the other more human aspects of employment law. Before qualifying as a solicitor I worked on the North Wales Child Abuse and Bloody Sunday public inquiries. In my previous life as a solicitor I gave regular training seminars and frequently wrote for local and regional publications about the various developments in employment law. Outside work I make (admittedly sporadic!) efforts to stay fit - I did a half marathon earlier this year and also venture to the occasional dance class. When I am not trying to stay fit I enjoy consuming lovely (and invariably highly calorific) food.

Email : jeya.thiruchelvam@rbi.co.uk

Recent posts from Jeya Thiruchelvam

• IRS masterclass on discipline and grievance - 28 January 2010
• Father Christmas sacked
• Lap dancing research officer required
• Judges no longer required to reveal freemason connections
• IRS masterclass on formal trade union negotiations - 4 November 2009
• Highlights - IRS Managing disability at work conference
• US Pizza restaurant to pay for employee's weight-loss surgery
• Employee found guilty of murdering boss
• Supreme Court dreamt up over glass of whisky
• Nurse sacked after smacking son loses unfair dismissal claim