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News For April 2010

Teachers' union warns over age discrimination in schools

06/04/2010

Age 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

07/04/2010

An 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

09/04/2010

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

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HR support services 'must prepare for equality bill'

12/04/2010

New 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

13/04/2010

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

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Former Nomura staff lose unfair dismissal claim

14/04/2010

An 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

15/04/2010

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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Football match officials succeed in age discrimination case

16/04/2010

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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Unfair dismissal claim mounted by London chef

19/04/2010

The 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

20/04/2010

Union 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

21/04/2010

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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Disability law redefined following employment dispute

22/04/2010

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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Former police worker claims unfair dismissal over 'BNP connections'

23/04/2010

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

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'Swearing' NHS chief launches unfair dismissal claim

26/04/2010

Election 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

27/04/2010

Aston 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

28/04/2010

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

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Birmingham council considers appeal in equal pay law case

29/04/2010

The 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

30/04/2010

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

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