The equal pay law has not managed to significantly reduce the gap in earnings between men and women, it has been claimed.

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"Gender pay gap 'still exists despite equal pay law'"...

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"...

Companies should try and avoid imposing further wage restraints on their employees now that the British economy is emerging from the recession, it has been claimed - in news that could be of interest to those working in HR support services.

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"HR support services advised to avoid imposing pay freezes"...

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"...

Companies and those working in HR support services should ensure that they run a "good" workplace, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has stated.

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"HR support services 'should promote good working environments'"...

People working in HR support services need to make sure that other employees are able to talk to them about any health problems they may have.

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"HR support services staff 'need to be approachable about health problems'"...

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"...

Anyone working in HR support services should make sure that younger employees within the company are helped in terms of their development and not put under too much pressure.

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"HR support services 'need to make sure young employees are supported'"...

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'"...

Organisations should spend time training their staff to recognise online security risks and make sure they know how to deal with them effectively, it has been claimed - in advice that could be of interest to those working in HR support services.

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"HR support services 'should make sure staff are trained in IT security'"...

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"...

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"...

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'"...

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"...

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"...

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'"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

Poor redundancy practices could lead to future problems for employers, according to a new survey.

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"HR support services 'must handle redundancies with care'"...

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"...