News For April 2010
Teachers' union warns over age discrimination in schools
06/04/2010Age discrimination is being allowed to proceed unchecked in British schools, a new survey has suggested.
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Nurse loses out in employment dispute over crucifix
07/04/2010An NHS nurse has lost her fight to wear a crucifix around her neck following an employment tribunal.
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Former Brixton chief denied compensation in unfair dismissal claim
09/04/2010The former chief executive of property group Brixton has failed to win compensation in a high-profile unfair dismissal case.
HR support services 'must prepare for equality bill'
12/04/2010New anti-discrimination measures contained in the equality bill will have a significant impact on HR professionals, according to experts.
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Aberdeen's city wardens to attend tribunal over employment dispute
13/04/2010City wardens in Aberdeen are going to an employment tribunal in an attempt to resolve a pay row.
Former Nomura staff lose unfair dismissal claim
14/04/2010An unfair dismissal claim has ended in defeat for two former employees of Japanese bank Nomura.
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Christians join forces over employment dispute
15/04/2010Sacked 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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Football match officials succeed in age discrimination case
16/04/2010Four assistant referees took their case to an employment tribunal after being forced to step down from top-level football matches.
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Unfair dismissal claim mounted by London chef
19/04/2010The former head chef of upmarket London restaurant L'Ambassade de l'Ile is claiming unfair dismissal.
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Union accused of deception in employment dispute
20/04/2010Union representatives attempted to deceive an employment tribunal in Scotland, according to the judge.
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Small firms 'may require HR support services' for Equality Act
21/04/2010Small firms with no dedicated HR department will struggle to use guidance relating to the new Equality Act, a business organisation has claimed.
Disability law redefined following employment dispute
22/04/2010An employment case in Northern Ireland has resulted in the House of Lords redefining the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act.
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Former police worker claims unfair dismissal over 'BNP connections'
23/04/2010A songwriter with alleged links to the British National Party is claiming unfair dismissal against West Yorkshire Police.
'Swearing' NHS chief launches unfair dismissal claim
26/04/2010Election candidate Gary Walker is pursuing a claim for unfair dismissal against the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
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Aston Villa embroiled in employment dispute
27/04/2010Aston Villa are facing an employment tribunal over the dismissal of press officer Claire Huggins.
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Charity calls for end to age discrimination
28/04/2010Age UK wants political leaders to commit to scrapping the default retirement age.
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"Charity calls for end to age discrimination"...
Birmingham council considers appeal in equal pay law case
29/04/2010The case involving Birmingham City Council could have wide-ranging implications for equal pay disputes.
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Former Lloyds tax manager loses unfair dismissal case
30/04/2010An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of Lloyds Banking Group in the case involving former tax manager Andrew Constantine.
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