The average award for age discrimination claims has risen by nearly £20,000 since last year, bringing the average to nearly...
Employment law
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Laura Chamberlain examines the conflicting responses to the Government’s Modern Workplaces consultation on whether or not the right to request...
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Employers will choose to monitor their employees for a variety of reasons, for example to safeguard their employees, to protect...
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One of my employees has just sent the company’s entire salary list to all our staff. This has caused uproar...
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South Tyneside Council v WardFACTSMrs Ward had worked for the employer since 1987. In 2003, Mrs Ward’s team moved offices...
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On 1 October 2011 the Agency Workers Regulations will come into force, entitling agency workers to the same basic employment conditions...
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An employment tribunal has ruled that using the name “Borat” to refer to someone from Eastern Europe amounted to direct...
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There has been a global explosion in the popularity of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn in...
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Government proposals to extend regulatory measures on training would hinder employer investment and do nothing to increase skills levels, the...
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I have been told separately by two of my employees that the police have arrested and charged one of our...
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Most employers use agency temps as an additional labour resource from time to time,... -
Case of the week: Zaman and others v Kozee Sleep Products Ltd (t/a Dorlux Beds UK)
by Mary Clarkeby Mary ClarkeZaman and others v Kozee Sleep Products Ltd (t/a Dorlux Beds UK)FACTSKozee Sleep Products Ltd bought Dorlux Beds UK when...
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The Government has published amendments to the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, correcting drafting errors contained in earlier versions.Under the Regulations,...
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One of our senior members of staff is on maternity leave and due to return to work in six weeks. However,...
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McBride v Falkirk Football & Athletic ClubFACTSIn December 2008, Mr May became overall manager of Falkirk Football & Athletic Club....