People need greater protection against legal cases in the workplace, it has been suggested.

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"Bosses need greater protection against employment tribunals"...

A former detective inspector has confirmed he will take his case for age discrimination to the Supreme Court.

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"Ex-policeman sues for age discrimination"...

There has been an increase in the number of people working longer hours for no extra money, according to one opinion.

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"Unpaid overtime workers 'could seek employment contract advice'"...

Employees have said they will take their bosses to an employment tribunal for having to clock in and out for every toilet trip.

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"Workers not allowed to go to the loo take bosses to employment tribunal"...

Bosses at the Colchester Garrison Officers' Club could face an employment tribunal after staff announced plans to sue them.

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"Staff sue for unfair dismissal after club burns down"...

A Christian council worker lost his case for unfair dismissal after he was sacked last year.

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"Christian council worker loses unfair dismissal claim"...

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust was taken to an employment tribunal for an unfair dismissal case.

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"NHS worker launches unfair dismissal case"...

An employment tribunal will be held for an immigration worker who was fired for whistle blowing on the UK Border Agency.

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"Employment tribunal scheduled for immigration agency"...

An employment tribunal has concluded that an IT analyst was unfairly dismissed from his position at Prosource.it.

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"IT firm pays out £6,000 in unfair dismissal case"...

A former legal executive has lost his case at an employment tribunal after claiming he was unfairly sacked because of his age.

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"Legal executive loses case for unfair dismissal"...

An employment tribunal has awarded a fire officer £80,000 for unfair dismissal.

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"Fireman receives £80,000 for unfair dismissal"...

A Freemasons social club has been taken to an employment tribunal by a former member of staff.

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"Bar worker launches unfair dismissal case"...

A former Britain's Got Talent (BGT) contestant has sued the show for £2.5 million for disability discrimination.

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"BGT contestant takes show to employment tribunal"...

An employment tribunal has found in favour of the accused after former council worker lost her claim for unfair dismissal.

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"Council officer loses unfair dismissal fight"...

Six electricians have taken Balfour Beatty to an employment tribunal for allegations of unfair dismissal.

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"Balfour Beatty taken to employment tribunal"...

An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of a woman whose boss told her she was "too old" to work.

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"Woman receives £4,000 at employment tribunal for age discrimination"...

A judge has told a former NHS staff member that she has a good chance of winning an employment tribunal after she sued bosses for unfair dismissal.

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"NHS worker 'likely to win employment tribunal'"...

The rise in the number of businesses being taken to an employment tribunal could be the result of bosses' attitudes towards late members of staff, according to a report.

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"Bosses 'could face employment tribunal for sacking late staff'"...

Birmingham City Council will face an employment tribunal after a worker sued on the basis of disability discrimination.

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"Birmingham council worker takes bosses to employment tribunal"...

An employment tribunal has ruled against a train driver who fabricated a report to encourage bosses to take action.

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"Train driver loses unfair dismissal case for fake report"...

The nanny of Kerry Katona has launched an unfair dismissal case against the ex-Atomic Kitten star.

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"Kerry Katona nanny sues for unfair dismissal"...

There has been a rise in the number of workers taking bosses to employment tribunals, according to recent findings.

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"Bosses 'should be aware of rise in employment tribunals'"...

A National Trust worker has won £30,000 in compensation after taking his case for unfair dismissal to court.

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"National Trust worker wins £30,000 in employment tribunal"...

A former lettings agent has taken her boss to an employment tribunal after being told to lie in court.

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"Lettings agent wins £20,000 at employment tribunal"...

Aberdeen Council backs down on its proposals to withdraw staff payments at employment tribunal.

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"Council workers win pay success at employment tribunal"...

An employment tribunal has ruled that a social worker was unfairly dismissed after he kicked pupils at the school he worked at.

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"Social worker was unfairly sacked after 'kicking a pupil'"...

A secretary has taken her boss to court after claiming she was unfairly dismissed for gossiping about his affair.

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"Woman 'unfairly dismissed for gossiping about affair'"...

A worker who swore at his employers has won his case for unfair dismissal.

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"Worker who swore at bosses wins employment tribunal"...

A former town clerk has lost his appeal for unfair dismissal after he was fired from his job in May, it has been reported.

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"Council employee loses appeal for unfair dismissal"...

Royal Mail will be taken to an employment tribunal after former postal workers claim they were unfairly dismissed from the company.

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"Workers take Royal Mail to employment tribunal"...

A Birmingham employment tribunal has awarded a driver £2,240 for being unfairly dismissed.

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"Kidderminster driver wins compensation at employment tribunal"...

A woman has launched an unfair dismissal case after being sacked for stealing chocolate.

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"Worker accused of stealing chocolate takes boss to employment tribunal"...

A disciplinary hearing has found that Dr Daniel Ubani "presents a risk to patients".

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"Doctor accused of corporate manslaughter 'struck off'"...

On the 40th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, two female employees have won their case for equality.

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"Women win employment tribunal on anniversary of Equal Pay Act"...

An employment tribunal has found in favour of a man who was sacked for allegedly clocking up 27,500 website hits.

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"Accountant wins £40,000 in unfair dismissal case"...

A former deputy head teacher has lost an employment tribunal after a court found her guilty of misconduct.

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"Senior teacher taken to employment tribunal"...

The BBC has come under attack after a former Countryfile presenter claimed she was fired for being too old.

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"BBC employee speaks out about age discrimination case"...

Sharon Shoesmith has attended an employment tribunal for accusations of unfairly sacking a member of staff.

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"Haringey council chief faces allegations of unfair dismissal"...

Simon Cowell could be hit with discrimination charges after a Britain's Got Talent contestant launched an employment dispute against the judge.

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"Simon Cowell faces employment tribunal for BGT contestant"...

A Liberal Democrat MP has been taken to an employment tribunal for allegations of unfair dismissal.

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"Employment tribunal part of smear campaign, says MP"...

Heather Mills has been found not guilty of employment charges made against her by her daughter's nanny.

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"Employment dispute success for Heather Mills"...

HR departments are aware of the increase in stress-related absence throughout the economic crisis, a HR magazine editor has suggested.

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"HR support services are "geared up" for employee stress"...

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is facing an unfair dismissal claim from a former security worker who accused a manager of fraud.

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"NHS whistleblower makes unfair dismissal claim in Leeds"...

The Queen's speech has supported the government's call for further action to close the gender pay gap and increase the use of flexible working hours.

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"Queen's speech upholds government's equal pay law"...

According to recruitment agency Manpower employers will keep flexible working practices despite improvement in their businesses.

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"HR support services needed as flexible working practices continue"...

The Court of Appeal has decided that the "essential gist" of an unfair dismissal case between the Home Office and one of its former employees, whose cousin had been found guilty of terrorism, should be disclosed to the public.

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"Unfair dismissal case for terrorist's cousin"...

A pension expert argues against forced retirement, stating that lifting the retirement age is necessary for the state of the economy.

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"Age discrimination expert slams early retirement law"...

An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of Lloyds Banking Group in the case involving former tax manager Andrew Constantine.

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"Former Lloyds tax manager loses unfair dismissal case"...

The case involving Birmingham City Council could have wide-ranging implications for equal pay disputes.

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"Birmingham council considers appeal in equal pay law case"...

Age UK wants political leaders to commit to scrapping the default retirement age.

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"Charity calls for end to age discrimination"...

Aston Villa are facing an employment tribunal over the dismissal of press officer Claire Huggins.

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"Aston Villa embroiled in employment dispute"...

Election candidate Gary Walker is pursuing a claim for unfair dismissal against the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

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"'Swearing' NHS chief launches unfair dismissal claim"...

A songwriter with alleged links to the British National Party is claiming unfair dismissal against West Yorkshire Police.

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"Former police worker claims unfair dismissal over 'BNP connections'"...

An employment case in Northern Ireland has resulted in the House of Lords redefining the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act.

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"Disability law redefined following employment dispute"...

Small firms with no dedicated HR department will struggle to use guidance relating to the new Equality Act, a business organisation has claimed.

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"Small firms 'may require HR support services' for Equality Act"...

Union representatives attempted to deceive an employment tribunal in Scotland, according to the judge.

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"Union accused of deception in employment dispute"...

The former head chef of upmarket London restaurant L'Ambassade de l'Ile is claiming unfair dismissal.

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"Unfair dismissal claim mounted by London chef"...

Four assistant referees took their case to an employment tribunal after being forced to step down from top-level football matches.

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"Football match officials succeed in age discrimination case"...

Sacked counsellor Gary McFarlane is seeking the right to appeal against a tribunal decision and has won the support of fellow Christians.

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"Christians join forces over employment dispute"...

An unfair dismissal claim has ended in defeat for two former employees of Japanese bank Nomura.

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"Former Nomura staff lose unfair dismissal claim"...

City wardens in Aberdeen are going to an employment tribunal in an attempt to resolve a pay row.

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"Aberdeen's city wardens to attend tribunal over employment dispute"...

New anti-discrimination measures contained in the equality bill will have a significant impact on HR professionals, according to experts.

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"HR support services 'must prepare for equality bill'"...

The former chief executive of property group Brixton has failed to win compensation in a high-profile unfair dismissal case.

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"Former Brixton chief denied compensation in unfair dismissal claim"...

An NHS nurse has lost her fight to wear a crucifix around her neck following an employment tribunal.

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"Nurse loses out in employment dispute over crucifix"...

Age discrimination is being allowed to proceed unchecked in British schools, a new survey has suggested.

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"Teachers' union warns over age discrimination in schools"...

Roger Lock, the former headteacher of Marling School in Stroud, is involved in an unfair dismissal claim.

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"Tribunal hears headteacher's unfair dismissal claim"...

Bringing an end to the default retirement age could help to stamp out age discrimination in the UK workplace, according to one campaign group.

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"Age discrimination campaigners welcome end to retirement age"...

Former headteacher Diane Hill may continue with an unfair dismissal claim after her High Court action against Plymouth City Council was defeated.

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"Headteacher considers unfair dismissal claim"...

Many local authorities in Scotland are yet to reach settlements over equal pay claims.

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"Scottish councils 'failing' over equal pay law"...

Broadcasting veteran John Simpson has suggested that both men and women have experienced age discrimination at the BBC.

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"Age discrimination 'affects men at BBC'"...

Former Broadmoor consultant Dr Sameer Sarkar has won his case for unfair dismissal following an appeal.

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"Unfair dismissal victory for Broadmoor consultant"...

An employment tribunal involving a former tax manager at Lloyds Banking Group has featured accusations that the bank violated age discrimination laws.

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"Former Lloyds banker claims age discrimination"...

Employment tribunal apperances are being avoided as businesses and employees attempt to resolve their differences, new findings have indicated.

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"More businesses 'seeking to resolve employment disputes'"...

Local councils are receiving help from central government in the pursuit of pay equality.

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"Councils receive government support for equal pay law"...

TV reporter Dianne Stradling has failed in her claim for unfair dismissal on the grounds of age discrimination.

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"News reporter loses age discrimination case"...

The equal pay law in the UK has made a difference to the gender pay gap but there are still many issues that need to be addressed, it has been claimed.

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"Britain 'is making progress with equal pay law'"...

Croydon Council has reached a private settlement with a former employee after losing an unfair dismissal case.

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"Croydon Council loses unfair dismissal case"...

A teacher who is also a supporter of the British National Party (BNP) has lost his case for unfair dismissal, it has been reported.

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"BNP supporter loses unfair dismissal case"...

The former chief executive of the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT) is bringing a claim of unfair dismissal against the NHS, it has been reported.

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"NHS boss pursues claim for unfair dismissal"...

A doctor who was sacked after refusing to work a night shift without somewhere to sleep has lost his claim for unfair dismissal.

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"Doctor loses unfair dismissal case"...

In news that could be of interest to those working in HR support services, one childcare charity has backed Europe-wide proposals to extend the length of maternity leave.

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"HR support services news: 'Europe should increase maternity leave'"...

The first UK case to be brought under the Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007 started on February 23rd.

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"New law to be tested with corporate manslaughter trial"...

A former manager at National Services Scotland (NSS), a branch of the NHS, has put in a claim for unfair dismissal against the organisation amid allegations that staff were instructed to falsify documents ahead of an audit.

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"Worker in unfair dismissal case with NSS"...

The Sentencing Guidelines Council has issued new guidance for court officials about how to deal with cases of corporate manslaughter.

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"New guidelines issued on corporate manslaughter cases"...

Workers at a car plant in Immingham have won their employment dispute with their employer over the introduction of zero hours contracts, it has been reported.

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"Workers win employment dispute over contractual changes"...

A former presenter of the BBC's Countryfile is suing the broadcaster over claims of age discrimination.

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"Former Countryfile presenter brings age discrimination case"...

A man from Kidderminster has been awarded a sum of £8,240 after winning an unfair dismissal claim against local business Sealine International.

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"Boat repairer wins unfair dismissal case"...

Ceredigion County Council has been accused of committing corporate manslaughter after a walker fell to his death from a coastal path in October 2008, it has been reported.

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"Welsh county council accused of corporate manslaughter"...

An employment expert has warned the government that it should be cautious when considering an increase in National Insurance (NI) contributions from employers, in comments that could be of interest to those working in HR support services.

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"HR support services news: Government 'should be wary of NI hike'"...

Cherie Blair's step mother has taken the teaching organisation Cool UK to court, in a claim for unfair dismissal against the company.

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"Stephanie Booth claims unfair dismissal"...

A senior lecturer at Kingston University has had his case for unfair dismissal rejected.

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"Lecturer's unfair dismissal claim rejected"...

ITV is fighting an age discrimination claim by a former TV journalist who has accused the broadcaster of axing her job because of her age.

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"ITV fights age discrimination claim"...

Deputy leader of the Labour Party and equality minister Harriet Harman has called for an end to the compulsory retirement age in a bid to stamp out age discrimination.

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"Harriet Harman calls for an end to age discrimination"...

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is due to appear before an employment tribunal later this month to fight a claim of unfair dismissal made by one of its former workers, roadtransport.com has reported.

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"RHA to fight unfair dismissal claim"...

A former drag queen who was suing his employer for unfair dismissal and sexual orientation discrimination has had the unfair dismissal case upheld, while his claim for discrimination was dismissed, the Daily Telegraph reported.

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"Unfair dismissal claim upheld for former drag queen"...

The government has announced that the maximum amount an employee can be awarded in an unfair dismissal case will fall by just under £1,000 in the new year.

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"Compensation for unfair dismissal to fall"...

Measures in the government's latest equality bill relating to equal pay law are unlikely to apply to the majority of businesses, it has been reported.

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"New equal pay law 'unlikely to apply to most firms'"...

Gloucestershire County Council has come under fire for abandoning a system which gave frontline workers the right to an unfair dismissal hearing.

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"Local authority criticised over employment dispute"...

One of the BBC's longest-serving newsreaders has left her job at the corporation and moved to China after accusing bosses of age discrimination.

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"BBC presenter accuses organisation of age discrimination"...

The number of disgruntled employees seeking lawyers to act in an employment dispute has fallen in the past month, new research suggests.

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"Demand for employment dispute advice drops off"...

A former NHS chief executive at the Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust has dropped her claim for unfair dismissal, according to the Manchester Evening News.

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"NHS health chief withdraws unfair dismissal claim"...

In news that may be of interest to HR support services professionals, the government has been ordered by the EU to redraft its anti-discrimination legislation in relation to the opt-out clauses relating to homosexual employees.

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"HR support services news: UK government to rethink anti-discrimination laws"...

A barmaid who was sexually harassed and then sacked by Stephen Hughes, a pub landlord in Doncaster, has won her case against him.

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"Barmaid wins unfair dismissal case"...

A construction worker who reported health and safety breaches at Balfour Beatty and was then made redundant has been given leave to pursue a case of unfair dismissal against the company.

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"'Whistleblower' can bring unfair dismissal case"...

A man has been told that he can take his former employer to a tribunal on a charge of unfair dismissal based on his views of climate change.

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"Unfair dismissal case over climate change beliefs going ahead"...

Two female employees at a leading investment bank are suing the company over sexism and racism in the workplace and for unfair dismissal.

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"Women sue bank over sexism in unfair dismissal case"...

Women need to have the confidence to ask for pay rises if they are to make the most of equal pay laws, according to one expert.

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"Women 'need confidence' to enforce equal pay law"...

A number of organisations representing the interests of British businesses are expected to voice concerns over the government's equality bill, particularly relating to the equal pay law.

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"Business reps to lobby government over equal pay law"...

Draft guidelines regarding sentencing in cases of corporate manslaughter have been released for consultation.

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"Latest corporate manslaughter guidelines published"...

Acas' policy on temporary workers has been branded unfair after the organisation ended a batch of temporary contracts one week before the employees were due to gain their right to claim for unfair dismissal.

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"Acas dodges unfair dismissal claims by temps"...

A construction foreman in Inverness has taken his former employer to an employment tribunal, claiming unfair dismissal.

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"Construction foreman claims unfair dismissal"...

Five former Weston-super-Mare Grand Pier workers are claiming unfair dismissal against their former employers.

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"Weston-super-Mare pier employees claim unfair dismissal"...

Businesses have been offered advice on how they can avoid having an unfair dismissal claim made against them.

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"Law firm offers unfair dismissal advice"...

A fencing fitter from Kidderminster has won an unfair dismissal case against Roc Fencing firm.

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"Kidderminster fencing fitter wins unfair dismissal case"...

Despite the equal pay law, the gender salary gap in the UK means that from October 30th until the end of 2009, women will effectively be working for nothing.

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"Equal pay law news: Women 'working for free' until 2010"...

An employment dispute has arisen after a Sikh police officer was forced to remove his turban at work.

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"Sikh police officer wins employment dispute"...

New figures have revealed that the number of unfair dismissal claims in the UK has risen since 2008.

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"Unfair dismissal cases on the increase, study shows"...

An accountant involved in an employment dispute with financial firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has lost her £40 million compensation claim and has been awarded £750.

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"Romanian accountant loses employment dispute"...

Many councils are putting themselves at risk of corporate manslaughter charges because they fail to carry out safety checks on the cars their employees drive to work, it has been suggested.

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"Councils 'could face corporate manslaughter charges' over vehicle safety"...

A PR executive has claimed unfair dismissal and says he was "treated like a pariah" after the pressure he was under at work led him to have a bi-polar episode.

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"PR worker claims unfair dismissal after being "treated like a pariah""...

Many refuse workers in Leeds are on strike over plans to cut their salaries because of the equal pay law.

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"Equal pay law news: Leeds refuse workers on strike"...

Employers have been offered some advice on how they can avoid having unfair dismissal claims brought against them when they make redundancies.

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"Unfair dismissal advice offered to employers"...

An advertising worker is claiming unfair dismissal after being fired from one of Manchester's leading agencies.

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"Advertising exec l'aunches unfair dismissal claim'"...

A former prison guard has won her unfair dismissal case after she claimed she was forced out of her position for being too pretty.

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"'Too pretty' prison guard wins unfair dismissal case"...

A council worker from east London is set to receive £1 million in compensation after making an age discrimination claim.

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"Council worker set to receive £1m in age discrimination case"...

A former ward manager is claiming unfair dismissal after being made a "scapegoat" following the death of a patient on his ward.

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"Ward manager made "a scapegoat" in unfair dismissal case"...

An employment dispute has arisen because a former NHS consultant urologist claims he was bullied and harassed after raising concerns about a south London hospital.

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"Employment dispute news: NHS consultant 'bullied and harassed'"...

If an employer chooses not to hire a job candidate because of their age, then they could find themselves faced with an age discrimination claim.

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"James Caan: Dismissing older jobseekers is age discrimination"...

Three former executives at Park Resorts, the caravan park operator controlled by GI Partners, have won an unfair dismissal case.

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"Park Resorts executives win unfair dismissal case."...

Firms have been warned to follow the correct disciplinary procedures to avoid employment disputes or an unfair dismissal case.

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"Follow procedure to avoid employment disputes, employers warned"...

A Church of Scotland minister is claiming unfair dismissal and taking his case to the European Court of Justice after he was asked to leave a community radio station.

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"Scottish minister takes unfair dismissal case to Europe"...

One company has claimed that an increase in the number of unfair dismissal cases is causing more work for human resources (HR) support services.

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"Rise in unfair dismissal cases 'means more work for HR support services'"...

A man has been awarded over £12,000 after making an unfair dismissal claim against Shinglers of Sutton, in Cannock.

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"Man wins over £12,000 in unfair dismissal case"...

Two cemetery groundsmen in Scotland have been awarded more than £33,000 in compensation after claiming for unfair dismissal.

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"Cemetery groundsmen win unfair dismissal claims"...

Human resources professionals have been reminded that unless they want to end up in front of employer tribunal services, they must take action against the rising number of equal pay cases in the UK.

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"Lancashire County Council 'faces employment disputes' over pay"...

The first corporate manslaughter case is expected to be heard at Bristol Crown Court in February 2010.

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"First corporate manslaughter case to be heard in February 2010"...

An apprentice heating engineer has been awarded more than £17,000 after launching an unfair dismissal claim.

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"Apprentice heating engineer wins unfair dismissal claim"...

A disabled student who claimed unfair dismissal against Abercrombie & Fitch has won her case.

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"Student wins employment dispute with Abercrombie & Fitch"...

One group has commented on the results of a Cambridge University study assessing the equal pay law and the type of occupations held by women.

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"Equal pay law 'not keeping up with changing times'"...

In order to avoid employment disputes and make the most of the workforce available to them, businesses should ensure that they are retaining migrant workers.

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"Avoid employment disputes 'by ensuring migrant workers have equal rights'"...

The number of pregnant women making unfair dismissal claims could be on the increase as it has been suggested that many are losing their jobs as a result of the recession.

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"More pregnant women 'could be claiming unfair dismissal'"...

It has been claimed that women deciding to start a family during the recession could become involved in employment disputes as they are more likely to face discrimination.

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"Pregnant women 'may face employment disputes' following redundancies"...

An employment dispute has arisen after more than 100 delivery workers were fired without notice by their employers.

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"Redundant delivery workers win employment dispute"...

It has been claimed that people working in the public eye, or on television, are more likely to face age discrimination.

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"Employees in the public eye 'may face age discrimination'"...

A new workplace parking levy (WPL) is to be introduced in Nottingham, which could see firms charged up to £350 for every parking space they provide for their staff.

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"New business parking tax 'may cause employment disputes'"...

A woman has received £6,000 after making an age discrimination claim against the doctor's surgery where she was employed.

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"Medical receptionist wins age discrimination claim"...

Two strikes at newspapers in the Midlands have been avoided after progress was made in an employment dispute.

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"Employment dispute strikes avoided"...

An equal pay law case could occur in Cumbria if workers refuse an improved pay settlement.

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"Equal pay law dispute at Cumbria county council"...

Businesses have been issued employment tribunal advice by lawyers in order to prepare them for the potential impact of swine flu on their workforce.

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"Employment tribunal advice for firms hit by swine flu"...

The prisons minister is due to meet with the union representing prison staff in a bid to draw an end to an employment dispute in Northern Ireland.

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"Employment dispute talks scheduled at NI prisons"...

Age discrimination is becoming a more prevalent complaint among workers, according to The Age and Employment Network (TAEN).

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"Age discrimination cases 'on the rise'"...

Employer redundancy advice has become yet more sought after as a result of the recession.

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"Employer redundancy advice "soars""...

The council responsible for a residential tower which was recently hit by a blaze could potentially face corporate manslaughter charges, it has been suggested.

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"Corporate manslaughter risk highlighted"...

To avoid employment disputes, employers have been advised on how they can successfully take on work experience students.

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"Advice to avoid 'work experience employment disputes'"...

To avoid employment disputes, one news provider has offered some advice to businesses on the procedures that are likely to take place when a worker is made redundant.

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"Redundancy advice offered to 'avoid employment disputes'"...

It is important that employees are aware of their rights if they are made redundant as they may be able to sue for unfair dismissal, it has been claimed.

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"Redundant staff 'could sue for unfair dismissal'"...

One publication has advised employees to seek employment contract advice if they are made redundant, as they may be missing out on some of their entitlements.

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"Redundant employees 'may want employment contract advice' about pay"...

Six former Gate Gourmet employees have lost their appeals against unfair dismissal.

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"Gate Gourmet employees lose unfair dismissal case"...

Some firms may wish to seek employment contract advice as they have been warned that changing working conditions during the recession could require legal aid.

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"Seek employment contract advice 'to avoid legal issues'"...

One news publication has advised firms on the laws regarding pregnancy and maternity so they can avoid any employment disputes.

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"Maternity advice to avoid employment disputes"...

According to the results of a new survey, many human resources workers may regard the default retirement law as being a form of age discrimination.

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"HR support services 'rejecting compulsorily retirement age'"...

A laid-off sub-contractor has won the right to claim for unfair dismissal after an employment tribunal ruled that he was in fact an employee of Alstom Transport.

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"Sub-contractor wins right to claim unfair dismissal"...

Many construction companies may risk facing corporate manslaughter claims because they are not taking enough care in the workplace.

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"Construction firms 'may have to do more to avoid corporate manslaughter'"...

There has been a 30 per cent increase in the number of unfair dismissal cases being heard at employment tribunals in Scotland.

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"Unfair dismissal cases 'on the rise in Scotland'"...

Workers at Royal Mail are set to strike this Friday as part of an ongoing employment dispute.

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"Royal Mail staff to strike in employment dispute"...

Having staff in place that have mediation skills can be useful in avoiding employment dispute situations, it has been claimed.

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"Benefits of mediation in employment dispute resolution explored"...

Some professionals may find themselves handing out employer contract advice in the near future as it has been announced that a review of the compulsory retirement age in the UK is to be brought forward.

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"Employer contract advice 'may be needed following retirement age review'"...

A man who claimed unfair dismissal and racial discrimination has lost his case at an employment tribunal.

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"Asian man loses racial discrimination unfair dismissal case"...

A lesbian couple claiming unfair dismissal have been awarded more than £22,000 in compensation.

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"Lesbian couple wins compensation after unfair dismissal claim"...

A new survey has revealed that age discrimination and equality could still be major issues faced by the employment industry.

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"Age discrimination and equality 'not properly targeted by Jobcentre Plus'"...

A man who has claimed unfair dismissal has been told he could have a case under the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) regulations 2003.

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"Man claims unfair dismissal over environmental views"...

It has been claimed that the changes proposed by the government for employer tribunal services will not benefit clients.

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"Law Society: Changes to employer tribunal services will not benefit clients"...

The Law Society has commented on the Ministry of Justice's new proposals regarding changes to the way employer tribunal services work.

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"Firm comments on government's new employer tribunal service plans"...

A new campaign is being launched by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) which aims to raise awareness on employment issues such as age discrimination and unfair dismissal.

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"BIS 'tackles equal pay law' with new scheme"...

A new survey may provide an insight into whether or not employees are likely to report unethical practices such as age discrimination in the workplace.

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"Many employees likely to report age discrimination, survey finds"...

One employment expert has explained why a new equal pay law could spell changes for the way employers treat temporary workers.

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"New equal pay law 'could affect temporary agency workers'"...

Some firms may find themselves in need of an employer tribunal service after the government released a number of fake CVs to highlight racism in the workplace.

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"Firms 'may need employer tribunal services' after false CV experiment"...

The state of the British economy has lead to a decline in the number of corporate manslaughter cases, it has been suggested.

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"Changing economy 'may mean fewer corporate manslaughter cases'"...

It has been claimed that health and safety is now higher on many employers' list of priorities – something which could help to avoid corporate manslaughter claims.

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"Employers 'avoiding corporate manslaughter' with better health and safety"...

A disabled student is suing Abercrombie & Fitch as she claims the retailer broke employment law by forcing her to work in the stockroom because of her prosthetic arm.

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"Shop assistant sues Abercrombie & Fitch for misconduct"...

Employment law relating to agency workers should not be introduced until 2011, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has argued.

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"REC: Delay agency employment law until 2011"...

The government has been warned against changing employment law on the minimum wage for apprentices.

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"Minimum wage employment law 'could damage apprenticeship drive'"...

There should be no changes made to staff recruitment rules allowing overseas workers to migrate to the UK, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has advised.

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"REC: Leave overseas staff recruitment rules unchanged"...

Businesses that seek to sack workers on long-term sick leave in order to cut costs have been warned that they could face legal action for unfair dismissal.

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"Unfair dismissal warning for employers"...

Changes to employment law have resulted in better working conditions for mothers who have jobs.

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"Working mothers are now 'better served' by employment law"...

Human resources departments have been advised to expect new regulations on equality in the workplace in autumn 2010.

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"Human resources depts told: Expect equality act in 2010"...

Women who are pregnant or who have just given birth could be at greater risk of redundancy as a result of the recession, according to the Alliance Against Pregnancy Discrimination in the workplace.

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"Redundancy fears for pregnant women and new mothers"...

One group has spoken out about its disappointment that the government's plans to alter paternity rights have been put on hold.

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"The Fatherhood Institute: Paternity plans should not be shelved"...

Many businesses are using the recession as an excuse to terminate older employees' contacts of employment.

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"Firms 'using age to terminate contracts of employment'"...

An MP has called for new employment law to be introduced which would mean people did not have to put their names on their CVs.

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"New nameless CV employment law suggested by MP"...

Human resources departments may have to change some contracts of employment this year as the government has announced it is increasing the national minimum wage.

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"Contracts of employment 'may change following minimum wage increase'"...

Companies which break employment law and try to cut the minimum wage should think carefully about the implications of their actions, one group has suggested.

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"IER: Firms should not break employment law and cut minimum wages"...

New employment law is to be introduced which will ban restaurants and bars from using tips to make sure employee pay reaches the minimum wage.

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"Employment law bans restaurants from topping up pay with tips"...

It has been claimed that some employers are continuing to break employment law regarding redundancies when they lay off staff.

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"Groups call for changes to redundancy employment law"...

One website has reminded companies that to comply with employment law, they are required to have employer's liability insurance.

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"Employers' liability insurance 'is part of employment law'"...

From today, a new employment law will force managers to reveal the gender pay gap between their male and female staff.

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"New Employment law forces bosses to reveal gender pay gap"...

A barmaid has won compensation from her former employer after she was fired for failing to turn off a tap.

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"Barmaid wins compensation after unfair dismissal claim"...

It has been claimed that those involved with staff recruitment could run into difficulties following the introduction of new proposals regarding recruitment agencies.

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"New recruitment regulations 'may cost employers millions'"...

It has been reported that the Appeal Court in England and Wales has removed the requirement for employees to put full details of their equal-pay claim in writing to their employer, including details of male earnings in comparison.

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"Landmark legal ruling 'makes equal pay claims simpler'"...

Employers have been offered tips on how they can avoid disciplinary procedures and adhere to employment law regarding health and safety.

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"Health and Safety tips offered to employers"...

Human Resources professionals working on staff recruitment may be interested to hear the opinion of one firm following the new employment law regarding flexible working.

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"Recruitment 'may depend on attitudes to flexible working'"...

New employment law means that parents with older children are eligible for flexible working opportunities at work.

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"Flexible working laws extended for parents"...

One industry expert believes that employment laws should be changed as the UK's decision to opt out of the 48 hour working week is "morally indefensible".

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"Working hours opt-out is "industrially unnecessary""...

Unison has called for updates to employment law which would see changes to the way apprentices and younger workers are paid.

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"Wage changes needed for apprentices and younger workers, union says"...

Employers have been warned that although they can make women on maternity leave redundant, they must follow employment law to the letter when doing so.

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"Employers cautioned about making those on maternity leave redundant"...

The government has warned that employers who break employment law by failing to pay their workers the minimum wage could soon be named and shamed.

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"Low-paying employers 'may be named and shamed'"...

Human resources professionals working on staff recruitment should be aware that if they discover an employee lied on their CV, they cannot use employment law to hold them liable.

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"Jobseekers 'cannot be held legally liable' for lies on CVs"...

Human resources professionals involved with staff recruitment may find they are taking on fewer temporary staff following the introduction of new employment law by the government.

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"Staff recruitment 'may be affected by VAT Staff Hire Concession'"...

Many companies in Scotland are breaking employment law by not paying their workers the minimum wage as a result of the recession, new figures have revealed.

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"Many Scottish firms not paying minimum wage, figures show"...

Companies must adhere to employment laws and not let health and safety measures take a back seat during the recession, one minister has stressed.

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"Minister urges firms not to 'skimp' on health and safety"...

The European Court of Justice's (ECJ's) ruling to support UK age laws has been criticised by a politician from the UK.

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"ECJ ruling 'is a setback'"...

Almost half of all managers operating in the hospitality sector fear that possible changes to the Working Time Directive will have a negative impact on the industry.

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"Changes to EU employment legislation would hit hotels hard, report states"...

Human resources (HR) employees are being called on to reduce the risk of businesses taking on so-called serial litigants.

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"HR urged to tackle 'serial litigants'"...

The UK government's retirement age law has been vindicated by the European Court of Justice after complaints that it discriminated against older workers.

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"EU court backs retirement age law"...

The Home Office has announced tougher immigration rules, which make it more difficult for some foreign workers to enter the UK.

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"Home Office announces tougher immigration rules"...

Government legislation that would have increased mothers' rights to extended maternity leave is set to be scrapped.

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"Govt delays employment laws"...

Christians are being forced to endure significant levels of discrimination in the workplace, a majority of Church of England bishops believe.

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"Christians face rise in workplace discrimination, bishops say"...

The economic downturn has resulted in increased caseloads for solicitors handling unfair dismissal claims, said an insurance firm.

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"Downturn 'prompts unfair dismissal claims'"...

Legislation should be introduced to give employees a legal entitlement to have time off to get training, according to the World of Learning.

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"Legislation 'needed' for training"...

A spate of recent redundancies could force the Channel Islands to bring its employment laws in line with the UK and the rest of Europe, it has been claimed.

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"Recession 'could prompt change in Channel Islands employment law'"...

A supplier of clothes to one of Britain's leading high street retailers has merchandise made by illegal immigrants who work for less than the national minimum wage, it has been suggested.

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"High street supplier accused of gross employment law abuses"...

Women solicitors in Scotland are taking action on unequal pay against Glasgow City Council, it has been reported.

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"Women solicitors fight for equal pay"...

Labour MEPs have gone against the government by supporting the decision to scrap the UK's opt-out of the Working Time Directive.

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"MEPs support scrapping of working week opt-out"...

A 'better safe than sorry' attitude means that employers are carrying out checks on workers that are inappropriate, it has been suggested.

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"'Inappropriate' criminal record checks made on workers"...

Shadow business secretary Alan Duncan has said he will cut legislation concerning employment tribunals if the Conservatives get into power.

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"Conservative MP will 'help HR professionals'"...

Temporary workers will now have the same rights as permanent employees following the European Parliament's decision to pass the Agency Workers Directive.

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"EU passes workers directive"...

It is less likely that the UK will follow through with its plan to opt-out of the new EU Working Time Directive 48 hour week, according to EEF.

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"EEF: Britain less likely to opt out of Working Time Directive"...

Compensation claims awarded in employment tribunals are not being paid, Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB) has revealed.

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"Firms not paying compensation"...

David Lammy, higher education and intellectual property minister, has warned employers that they could face a new skills tax.

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"Employers could face new tax"...

Employees are increasingly making false claims for expenses, a consultancy firm has claimed, according to reports.

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"Employees make false expense claims"...

Junior civil service workers will no longer be forced to retire at 65 following the government's decision to change the employment law.

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"Government stops forced retirement age"...

Changes to employment law are required for women to become better represented in boardrooms, according to HR advice from a business expert.

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"Employment law change needed for workplace equality"...

Firms may be forced to reveal their gender pay gaps due to a government initiative, it has been reported.

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"Pay gaps could be published by firms"...

Employers looking to perform a criminal record check on potential migrant employees could face difficulties because there is no global system to assist them, claims a leading employment lawyer.

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"Difficult to check migrant workers"...

A think-tank has criticised the Department for Work and Pensions' back-to-work scheme claiming it could fail, it has been reported.

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"Employment scheme has flaws"...

Employment relations service Acas has advised companies they can avoid industrial tribunals by offering workers fair pay and grading systems, Personnel Today has reported.

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"Improving pay will avoid tribunals"...

Bigger cities in the UK are more likely to have opportunities for legal secretaries than smaller towns.

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"Cities provide more opportunity for legal secretaries"...