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,
| Published: 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.
| Published: 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,
| Published: 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 ...
| Published: 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
| Published: 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
| Published: 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
| Published: 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
| Published: 29 November 2011
Overhaul of long-term sickness absence
20 leading UK employers have signed up to the Recruitment Protocol...
| Published: 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
| Published: 29 November 2011