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EAT sets out principles for reducing compensation for contributory fault in constructive dismissal

25 April 2014

22 April 2014

Commission proposes new Platform to improve prevention and deterrence of undeclared work

The European Commission has proposed the creation of a European Platform to improve cooperation at EU level in order to prevent and deter undeclared work...

22 April 2014

Commons Library Standard Note published on caste discrimination

Caste discrimination is not expressly prohibited currently under UK equality legislation, but S.9 of the Equality Act 2010, requires the Government to introduce secondary legislation...

22 April 2014

Commission welcomes changes to improve enforcement of migrant workers’ rights

The EU's Council of Ministers has adopted a new Directive to ensure the better application at national level of EU citizens' right to work in...

22 April 2014

Dramatic drop in discrimination claims

Tribunal claims were down 79% overall compared with the comparable period in 2012, before tribunal fees were introduced, there was a substantial reduction year-on-year in...

22 April 2014

Mere accusation of child abuse insufficient to justify some other substantial reason for dismissal

None of the witnesses identified by the accuser had supported the claim...

16 April 2014

HR Legal Update – Using "religiously orientated" swear words did not amount to harassment

In M v P Care Home Ltd and others ET/1600651/2013, M, who was employed as a registered nurse at a care home, is a Christian....

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ECHR rejects union challenge to UK restriction on secondary industrial action

15 April 2014

7 April 2014

Commission’s new programme of work focuses on protecting people most at risk

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has set out a programme of work to tackle entrenched inequalities and protect the human rights of everyone in...

7 April 2014

Government to ‘consider’ lowering employment tribunal fees

An article published in the Law Society Gazette indicates the Government will consider lowering employment tribunal fees as part of a review of the regime....

7 April 2014

UNISON announces appeal over employment tribunal fees

UNISON has announced that it will apply to the Court of Appeal for permission to appeal the High Court's ruling rejecting its claim for Judicial...

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Draft code of practice for employers: avoiding unlawful discrimination while preventing illegal working

7 April 2014

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