It is not, however, a new challenge for employers. The European Court of Justice considered whether obesity should be classified as a disability as early as 2014. A Danish childminder, Mr Kaltfoft brought a discrimination case against his employer, claiming he was dismissed because he was obese, and his obesity was a disability.
| Published: 28 May 2019
Tessa Robinson, an Employment Law Solicitor at Furley Page’s Thames Gateway Chatham office, explains: “Confidentiality clauses were originally designed to stop employees sharing trade secrets when they moved to another company
| Published: 27 May 2019
Achieving a better work/life balance is becoming a growing priority among those seeking both locum and permanent legal roles. Candidates are even opting to take a slightly lower salary in favour of more flexible working conditions.
| Published: 26 May 2019
As a human resource (HR) professional, you have the power to drive major innovation within your business and team. Its importance to your business’ current and future success is crucial. With an innovative culture, you can unlock the potential of your team and shape your organisational design.
| Published: 25 May 2019
In an age filled with fear and apprehension regarding the future of work, creativity and innovation were supposed to be the things that could save us. Perennially at the top of lists of what work-life skills will be central in the future, they are special in also bringing with them a promise of better work now.
| Published: 25 May 2019
Parties also often fail to recognise their positions in employment litigation. At the outset it is important for the key stakeholders to agree on the merits of a case (although there may be very differing views). However, bargaining power generally fluctuates during the life of a case too
| Published: 24 May 2019
We all understand the importance of employees having a growth mindset and engaging in lifelong learning. These are essential habits to foster at a cultural level. What’s interesting is that attitudes among employees, particularly for voluntary learning and building on soft skills, has changed
| Published: 22 May 2019
Human Resources (HR) needs to be a driving force behind management development, as successful managers empower successful business outcomes. Even if organisations don’t have immediately obvious leadership issues, it’s important to implement effective systems and processes earlier rather than later.
| Published: 21 May 2019
Despite increased awareness of mental health conditions, many companies still believe that, when it comes to dealing with employees’ mental health, they only need to seek legal advice when a disability discrimination claim is made against them.
| Published: 16 May 2019
There’s no doubt that the apprenticeship system has been through a rigorous set of changes, in a bid to fit the pressing skills crisis. Discarding the oily overall reputation, apprentices can now be seen besuited in; courts, financial trading halls, IT and even PR and marketing offices.
| Published: 15 May 2019
