Early-release scheme did not discriminate because of age
In Banks v Ministry of Defence, a tribunal decided that limits on the amount an employer would pay under a voluntary early-release scheme,
22 December 2011
Jehovah’s Witness refusing to work Sundays not discriminated against
In Patrick v IH Sterile Services Ltd, a tribunal found that a Jehovah’s Witness had not been discriminated against on grounds of religion.
22 December 2011
Successful race and sex discrimination claimant awarded £4.5m
In Michalak v Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, a tribunal found that Dr Michalak was subjected to a sustained campaign of sex and race discrimination, and awarded her £4.5m,
22 December 2011
Women do better than men in 2011 jobs market
The CIPD’s latest Work Audit statistics show that while men benefited most during the initial post-recession jobs recovery in 2010, it's been tough ...
22 December 2011
New advice service for discrimination issues
The Government is currently commissioning a new Equality Advisory and Support Service to provide a high-quality service helping
22 December 2011
Call for Evidence: Effectiveness of current TUPE regulations
As a further part of the Employment Law Review, the Government has issued a second call for evidence
29 November 2011
Call for evidence – Collective Redundancy Consultation Rules
As part of the Employment Law Review the Government has issued a Call For Evidence
29 November 2011
Court clerk jailed under the Bribery Act
A clerk at Redbridge Magistrates' Court, who took bribes to assist offenders to avoid traffic summonses
29 November 2011
Overhaul of long-term sickness absence
20 leading UK employers have signed up to the Recruitment Protocol...
29 November 2011
Talks start on amending working time rules
Following consultation with the EU Commission, the European social partners have decided to launch talks
29 November 2011