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22 August 2008
How far can employers go in protecting pay?
Recent years have seen thousands of equal pay claims filed in employment tribunals against public sector employers. The latest decision from...
21 August 2008
The UK weighs up the arguments for class actions in equality claims
The US has long had a ferociously litigious culture. In the employment sphere, the claims most feared by US employers are 'class actions', which...
21 August 2008
Helping staff to recover from redundancy survivor syndrome
Redundancy announcements are depressingly regular in the current economic climate and it is natural for employers to...
07 August 2008
Soliciting advice from a barrister
Traditionally, an employer or employee who wanted legal representation or advice from a barrister had to instruct a solicitor first. A direct...
07 August 2008
Disability case paves way for 'associative discrimination' claims
In a world where discrimination laws appear to know no boundaries,...
07 August 2008
Q&A: Why employers shouldn't hide from positive action law
The proposal to extend positive action law captured the imagination of the press more than anything else in the single equality bill. This aspect...
24 July 2008
No win, no fee claims under scrutiny - is there an ulterior motive?
The government is to investigate no win, no fee litigation agreements. Bridget Prentice, minister for justice, announced plans to review claims...
24 July 2008
As guidance changes, new answers to maternity questions are delivered
The recent tax guidance on salary sacrifice schemes and maternity...
10 July 2008
Letting go of staff while keeping tight control of the legalities
Redundancy has pushed its way to the top of the 'most frequently...
10 July 2008
Will new rules mean the return of timesheets and clocking on?
The 48-hour week is a key feature of the working time directive. Workers cannot work in excess of 48 hours a week on average, including overtime....