UKIP have lost an employment tribunal claim for sex discrimination following a default judgment, but aware that these can be set aside, they are reported to have responded now. Employers facing a similar scenario are advised to seek urgent assistance if they have a default judgment against them. Ideally, you should always be looking to […]
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Post created on: December 23rd, 2010
Claims Management Regulators – part of the Ministry of Justice – have launched a consultation today to amend the Conduct of Authorised Persons Rules 2007. The draft proposals involve amending Client Specific Rule 6 (b) of the Conduct of Authorised Persons Rules 2007 in order to prohibit to offering of cash payments or similar benefits […]
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Post created on: December 23rd, 2010
Compensation in some employment tribunal claims will increase by 4.6% from February 2011, bringing the compensatory award for an unfair dismissal to a potential maximum of £68,400. With a basic award of 30 week’s pay at an increased £400 limit, an unfair dismissal could cost an employer £80,400. The minimum compensation will be increased to […]
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Post created on: December 16th, 2010
The UK Government joined forced with seven other EU countries this week to express their concerns about a proposed new Pregnant Workers Directive. The proposals put forward by the European Parliament would provide 20 weeks of maternity leave at full pay. Chris Grayling, Minister for Employment, who represented the Government during the meeting where issues […]
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Post created on: December 7th, 2010
Following amendments to the Working Time Regulations 1996 to allow for 8 (the minimum across the UK) bank holidays, many employers still have employment contracts that provide for “20 days leave plus public & bank holidays”. In theory (and most years), this should not cause any problems – 20 days plus 8 bank holidays. However, this […]
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Post created on: November 18th, 2010
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