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Darren Newman qualified as a barrister in 1990, and has represented both employers and employees at tribunal. He provides straightforward practical guidance on a wide range of employment law issues through Darren Newman Employment Law.

    • Case law
    • Holidays and holiday pay
    • Legal opinion

    Holiday pay and overtime: the EAT decision examined

    by Darren Newman 6 Nov 2014
    by Darren Newman 6 Nov 2014

    Consultant editor Darren Newman discusses the ruling on holiday pay and overtime in Bear Scotland v Fulton and another. While...

    • Shared parental leave
    • Maternity
    • Paternity

    Shared parental leave: Darren Newman looks at the basics

    by Darren Newman 29 Aug 2014
    by Darren Newman 29 Aug 2014

    Consultant editor Darren Newman provides an overview of the new right to shared parental leave and suggests that, while the...

    • Zero hours
    • Employment law
    • Flexible working

    Zero hours contracts: how might the Government “crack down on abuse”?

    by Darren Newman 16 Jun 2014
    by Darren Newman 16 Jun 2014

    Consultant editor Darren Newman asks how the Government might go about strengthening protection for workers on zero hours contracts, and...

    • Bonuses
    • Commission
    • Pay & benefits

    Calculating holiday pay: commission can no longer be discounted

    by Darren Newman 28 May 2014
    by Darren Newman 28 May 2014

    Consultant editor Darren Newman explains the potentially costly implications of a recent ruling on calculating holiday pay where workers receive...

    • Acas
    • Dispute resolution
    • Early conciliation

    Can early conciliation succeed where dispute resolution procedures failed?

    by Darren Newman 12 Mar 2014
    by Darren Newman 12 Mar 2014

    Consultant editor Darren Newman asks if the new early conciliation process can avoid the unforeseen litigation over the detail that...

    • Employment law
    • Latest News
    • Employment contracts

    Changing terms and conditions of employment (webinar)

    by Darren Newman 18 Sep 2013
    by Darren Newman 18 Sep 2013

    Available on demand
    Varying an employee’s terms and conditions can lead to an employment tribunal claim when the correct procedures...

    • Employment law
    • Dismissal
    • Settlement agreements

    Does the law on performance dismissals need to be changed?

    by Darren Newman 5 Oct 2012
    by Darren Newman 5 Oct 2012

    The ability of employers to deal with underperforming staff has been under the spotlight in recent months, with some business groups...

    • Employment law
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Disability

    Disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010

    by Darren Newman 9 Jul 2010
    by Darren Newman 9 Jul 2010

    Much of the media attention on the Equality Act 2010 has focused on controversial areas relating to socio-economic inequality, positive...

    • Personnel Today

    A fair deal

    by Darren Newman 17 Mar 2008
    by Darren Newman 17 Mar 2008

    The new Employment Bill is designed to make disciplinary and grievance procedures easier to handle for employers. Darren Newman looks...

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