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This month’s news Internet learning set to rocket The real Internet-based learning boom will take place this year, according to research conducted by Hewlett Packard Education. A survey of trainers …
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Employment awards are on the up. But how and why do tribunals arrive at the figures they do? Mary Clarke delves into this mysterious science and gives some practical tips …
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The Human Rights Act finally comes into effect in October, with far-reaching implications for employers. But a recent survey found that even many public-sector organisations, who are directly subject to its provisions, don’t really know how to prepare for it. We asked some of those at the sharp end how they think the Act will affect them and what they are doing to comply
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Alternatives to dismissal should be explored in disciplinary cases when the staff member concerned has an unblemished record at work. Law firm Eversheds reports on this and a range of other employment law cases that have recently come to judgement
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Recent sex discrimination and unfair dismissal claims by female staff raise questions about how the long-hours culture can be balanced with family life, part-time or flexible working and equal pay. Through a series of real-life scenarios, Charlotte Giller looks at conflicting approaches taken by tribunals, and at ways in which employers can minimise potential liability
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It was hailed as the new anti-stalking law. But the Protection from Harassment Act is not just aimed at Peeping Toms, as employers may find out to their cost. By Neil Addison
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An increasing number of employees work from home, at least for some of the time. But out of sight must not mean out of mind, warns Sean Nesbitt. There are still many legal and practical issues to consider
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Sue Nickson, Partner and Head of the National Employment Law Unit at Hammond Suddards, looks at cyberspace and communication issues in the workplace
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The right to be accompanied to a disciplinary or grievance hearing which comes into force on 6 June is likely to lead to many tribunal cases, according to a leading …
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Claims that the European ruling on the part-timers’ pensions test case will cost British employers many billions of pounds are "simple scaremongering", according to benefits consultancy William M Mercer. Figures …
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The raised ceiling on unfair dismissal payouts is encouraging aggrieved employees to push for a tribunal hearing in the hope of securing a windfall, according to a leading employment law …
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UK courts are awarding lower damages than they should in personal injury cases, according to government-backed research. Judges consistently underestimate the impact of disability on post-injury earnings potential, said the …
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Stephen Levinson, partner in KLegal, gives his personal view of some topical issues Recognition at the request of one? How is red tape measured? If by length, all employers in …
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“Employees’ privacy needs more protection from Big Brother employers.” This was the motion for an unprecedented debate between the Employment Lawyers’ Association and the Institute of Personnel and Development recently. The vote was split, perhaps unsurprisingly, with lawyers going with the motion and employers against. (The lawyers won.) Here are the arguments
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This month’s news Tupe dismissals can be fair Employers have been reassured that dismissals connected with the transfer of an undertaking can be fair, following the controversial Kerry Foods v …