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National Minimum Wage

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Disability Discrimination Identifying a Comparator

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New Draft ACAS Code of Practice Published

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Expired Disciplinary Warnings Again

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Extra Sick Pay for Disabled Employees A Reasonable Adjustment?

The Disability Discrimination Act requires employers to make reasonable adjustments in respect of disabled employees jobs. But does this duty go as far as requiring employers to pay disabled employees in respect of disabilityrelated absences where other employees would not have been paid?

Mediation the new alternative to employment tribunals?

With further major changes in employment law and tribunal procedure just around the corner, will the Gibbons Report herald the takeoff of employment law mediation in the UK? Or do we already have widespread mediation under another name?

Managing World Cup Fever

Football fever is about to hit the nation with the World Cup running from 9 June until 9 July. While the World Cup brings excitement for individuals throughout the nation it also brings a headache for employers who suffer high rates of sickness absence throughout the duration of the World Cup. Here we examine the steps that employers should take to manage World Cup fever effectively.

Disciplinary Letters What You Need to Say and Send

The Employment Act 2002 Dispute Regulations 2004 obliges employers to follow statutory minimum disciplinary procedures. These procedures must generally start with a letter to the employee. So, when dealing with alleged misconduct to work, what exactly must an employer put in writing to an employee prior to a disciplinary hearing in order to comply?

TUPE The New Rules

After years of waiting, the new Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment Regulations 2006 come into force on 6 April. Here, we look at the main changes the new TUPE Regulations will make to the law.

Age Discrimination The Next Big Thing

Discrimination will undoubtedly be the big employment law issue of 2006. The proposed laws currently going through Parliament will affect every employer in the land.

Family Friendly Legislation The New Wave

Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay and Maternity Allowance

The Christmas party Avoiding the Pitfalls

It is well established that employers are vicariously liable for the actions of their employees in the course of their employment. This can include actions which take place outwith the workplace, and outside of normal working hours. With the Christmas party season in full swing, here we examine the potential pitfalls that employers should be aware of when organising their Christmas festivities.

Smoking at work the end of the road?

With the introduction of a UK wide smoking ban expected in the near future, we examine the current position in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and consider the steps that employers should be taking now, to ensure compliance with the new legislation.

Age Discrimination Discouraging Loyalty?

Many employers offer their employees benefits to reward loyalty. Common examples include giving employees additional holidays, or private healthcare, on the completion of a number of years of service.

Agency Workers Would the real employer please stand up?

We all hire temps from time to time. But when its time to say goodbye to a temp, you might be surprised to end up facing an unfair dismissal claim. However, employment tribunals are increasingly willing to imply that the end user is the real employer....

Flexible Working Requests The Risk of Refusing

As parents of young children become more aware of their right to request a flexible working pattern, we consider whether the wide bases on which an employer can legitimately refuse an application really do make this a toothless law.

Disciplinary Hearings Evolution or Revolution?

One of the main effects of the new Employment Act was to regulate the conduct of disciplinary hearings. In this months feature article, we consider the extent to which this will change employers approaches to employee discipline and lead to more uniformity of practice.

Holiday Pay Stick, Twist or Roll Over?

We all know that workers must receive at least 4 weeks paid holiday each year. But working out how much to pay staff for holidays still causes confusion. Rolling up holiday pay into the hourly rate is a simple solution but is it lawful?

Information and Consultation Are You Ready?

Provide information in respect of the recent and probable development of the undertakings activities and economic situation and

Bonuses Your Discretion?

Do you think that your organisations employment contracts contain all of the terms and conditions that govern its relationship with its employees? It may surprise you to know that no matter how exhaustively your contracts are drafted, they are unlikely ever to paint the whole picture.