Employment law news
Practice group: Employment law
04-03-10
Case Law and Legislation update seminar
Complimentary Employment Law Seminar:
Case Law and Legislation update with a focus on latest developments in whistle blowing - An...
02-03-10
Blacklisting ban comes into effect
It is now illegal for any company to deny a person employment based on their allegiance to a union and appearance on a blacklist, the...
26-02-10
Unpaid overtime reaches record levels
The number of employees working excessive amounts of unpaid overtime last year reached record levels, new figures from the Trades Union...
24-02-10
Changes to maternity leave legislation proposed
Draft legislation to extend maternity leave across the European Union has officially been passed, despite objections from some ministers....
17-02-10
Employee loses discrimination case
A British Airways worker who was told she could not wear a crucifix pendant at work has lost her appeal against the original Employment...
10-02-10
Government confirms paid holiday, sick leave guidance
In light of two recent rulings at the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the government has reiterated the rules surrounding the interaction...
04-02-10
Cabin crew in court over contract disputes
British Airways (BA) employees are currently in court over contract disputes with their employer, which they say acted unlawfully when...
03-02-10
Fit notes set for spring debut
Plans to reform sickness certification have been revealed, with so-called fit notes to come into force on 6 April. As a result of the...
02-02-10
Employment rights cases see changes in payment limits
Revised limits on the amount paid in employments rights cases came into force yesterday (1 February), the Department for Business,...
28-01-10
Immigration - Renewing annual allocations of certificates of sponsorship
If you have a licence to sponsor migrants under the points-based system of immigration, you are reminded that you must apply to renew your...
28-01-10
Equal pay for women 'needs to happen quickly'
As the gender pay gap remains wide and women lag behind men despite making progress in business, more needs to be done to address the issue...
27-01-10
Gender pay gap still evident
There remain large differences in wealth between classes as the gap between rich and poor has failed to narrow, according to the National...
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