Monthly Employment Bulletins
"This year, Santa has kept up to date with our monthly newsletters and has called us to say he will not be needing any advice this Christmas."
"There are some interesting legal issues arising this month as well as some important forthcoming changes, particularly the Civil Partnership Act and extension of the coverage of the Disability Discrimination Act. There are also some important Court of Appeal decisions this month which are worth considering."
"There is likely to be one in every office and workplace. Someone who by personality is just impossible to work with, upsets the emotional dynamics of the team and makes your job seem a constant chore. Often, technically capable but someone, given the choice you would avoid if you could. No doubt we have all come across the extremely difficult employee / colleague. If you suspect you may yourself be the person we are describing, beware! Read on…"
"The Employment Equality (Sex Discrimination) Regulations 2005 are due to come into force on 1 October 2005. The Regulations are being introduced to bring English law into line with European legislation on sex discrimination and whilst certain issues will be clarified by the Regulations, in practice, their effect may be limited."
"This month we will also be highlighting the controversial decision by the EAT in the case of an employee who was found to be unfairly dismissed on racial grounds, having been dismissed for being an active member of the British National Party."
"There are various issues to report on this month but an appropriate place to start seems to be to do with the hot weather we have been experiencing! Are you being subjected to an arctic chill from the air conditioning above your desk or perhaps you are sweltering in the heat at work?."
"It has been a quiet month for cases and new legislation. However, we have selected a few decisions which we hope you will find of interest."
"Many employers will be familiar with the use of compromise agreements to settle potential claims by employees before, and sometimes after, an employment claim is made."
"We also look at some other recent cases which have clarified the law in respect of a number of common employment problems.."
"We start this month’s bulletin with a look at some forthcoming legislation which will take effect from 1 October 2005 to assist with forward planning."
"As promised in last month’s Newsletter, the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004 (the ‘Regulations’) comes into force (for those employers with 150 or more employees) on 6 April 2005."
"No doubt this year will seem a little bit quieter on the legislation front following last year’s bombardment of new regulations. However, it’s likely that we will see some developments in case law regarding the statutory dismissal, disciplinary and grievance procedures which came into force on 1 October 2004."
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