As envisaged following the Advocate General’s earlier opinion, in a ruling handed down today , the ECJ has confirmed that the Working Time Regulations – or more precisely, the Directive (2003/88) behind them – does not preclude national provisions or practices which limit the carry-over period of annual leave. Previous rulings of the ECJ have [...]
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Post created on: November 22nd, 2011
In an opinion published this week, the Advocate General suggested that the Working Time Directive does not preclude a limitation during which annual leave may be taken, as long as this still provides for recuperation. While not binding on the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Advocate General’s view is often accepted by [...]
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Post created on: July 9th, 2011
180 million days were taken in sick leave by employees last year, according to the latest CBI/Pfizer Absence and Workplace Health Survey, conducted between February and April 2010. The current trend is seeing sick leave absences reduced, possibly helped by employees feeling worried about their job and preferring to attend work even when they are [...]
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Post created on: June 9th, 2010
Following two important decisions on holiday pay (Stinger and Pereda) from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) , an employment tribunal has now ruled in a case (believed to be the first case of this nature since last year’s decisions) in favour of the employee. The case – Shah v First West Yorkshire Ltd – [...]
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Post created on: February 22nd, 2010
The Department for Work & Pensions has published “Statement of Fitness for Work, A guide for employers“. Under the new “Fit Note” scheme, there will still be an option for doctors to advise that your employee is “not fit for work” – just like the current sick note scheme. However, from 6 April, doctors will [...]
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Post created on: February 22nd, 2010
