Christmas - the risks!
2016-12-07
It’s that time of year again….when lawyers warn employers of the risks of tribunal claims from staff at Christmas. Although this makes us
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Dress Codes
2016-12-06
This year we have already seen employers face reputational or legal challenges on requiring a receptionist to wear high heel shoes, the banning of Muslim
Pregnancy and maternity protection
2016-12-05
The Women and Equalities Committee has recently published a report on pregnancy and maternity discrimination showing that the number of expectant and new mothers forced
Shared parental leave
2016-12-04
A Scottish employment tribunal has determined the compensation arising out of a discriminatory shared parental
Care workers and NMW
2016-12-02
Seventeen care workers have recently submitted a claim in the ET against council contractor Sevacare for its failure to pay the national
Employers fail to grasp recruitment laws
2016-12-01
The results of a survey undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), suggests employers are ill-informed of the current law
Asda faces equal pay claim
2016-11-30
In a recent decision, an employment tribunal decided that a group of female retail store employees could compare themselves to a group of
Fake sick notes
2016-11-29
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has urged employers to remain vigilant due to the ease at which fake doctors' notes can be
More companies move away from zero hours contracts
2016-11-28
With a combined total of over 40,000 workers on zero hours contracts, Suffolk brewer Greene King, pub franchise JD Wetherspoon and cinema chain
Hermes faces a possible HMRC investigation for paying couriers less than minimum wage
2016-11-27
HMRC are considering whether to investigate the working practices of delivery company Hermes in light of the recent allegations made by self-employed couriers
