Employment law news
Practice group: Employment law
02-09-10
'Sick' council worker found guilty of fraud
A London council worker has been found guilty of fraud after he taking part in athletics events while on sick leave. Matthew Thomas claimed...
01-09-10
New minimum wage rates from October 2010
Prior to the general election, the Government announced that it had accepted the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on new...
23-08-10
Unpaid overtime could create legal problems for employers
Employers could soon face an increase in legal disputes as workers are encouraged to take on unpaid overtime, Chief Executive Officer of...
20-08-10
Equal pay 'still 57 years away'
Equal pay conditions for men and women could be as far as 57 years off, a new report from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and...
12-08-10
Right to train requests face consultation
A review is to be undertaken in order to determine whether training requests are proving too burdensome for companies, the Department for...
09-08-10
Women to be given greater boardroom opportunities
The government has put forward plans to increase the number of women in UK boardrooms. Business Minister Edward Davey and Minister for...
09-08-10
New Employment Tribunal fast track scheme
Since April 2009, the names of employers and individuals who fail to pay Employment Tribunal (ET) awards have been added to the public...
02-08-10
'Do Your Bit' campaign | HSE
In the light of research carried out by the Health and Safety Laboratory, which shows that worker participation in implementing...
30-07-10
Appeal ruling could leave employees at risk of forced retirement
A landmark ruling means millions of people could be forced to retire when they reach the age of 65, despite government plans to scrap the...
20-07-10
Lecturer loses unfair dismissal case
A former college lecturer who claimed his workplace was blighted by "institutional bullying" has lost his unfair dismissal case. Toby...
20-07-10
Equality Act comes into force in October
The initial stages of implementation of the Equality Act will come into force as of October, the Government Equalities Office has...
16-07-10
Annuity consultation 'shows legislation is being modernised'
Plans to consult on the age at which people need to annuitise shows pension legislation may finally be moving into the 21st century, AEGON...
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