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New tribunal limits published

4 January 2012

22 December 2011

Early-release scheme did not discriminate because of age

In Banks v Ministry of Defence, a tribunal decided that limits on the amount an employer would pay under a voluntary early-release scheme,...

22 December 2011

Jehovah’s Witness refusing to work Sundays not discriminated against

In Patrick v IH Sterile Services Ltd, a tribunal found that a Jehovah’s Witness had not been discriminated against on grounds of religion....

22 December 2011

Successful race and sex discrimination claimant awarded £4.5m

In Michalak v Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, a tribunal found that Dr Michalak was subjected to a sustained campaign of sex and race discrimination,...

22 December 2011

Women do better than men in 2011 jobs market

The CIPD’s latest Work Audit statistics show that while men benefited most during the initial post-recession jobs recovery in 2010, it's been tough ......

22 December 2011

New advice service for discrimination issues

The Government is currently commissioning a new Equality Advisory and Support Service to provide a high-quality service helping...

29 November 2011

Call for Evidence: Effectiveness of current TUPE regulations

As a further part of the Employment Law Review, the Government has issued a second call for evidence...

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Call for evidence – Collective Redundancy Consultation Rules

29 November 2011

29 November 2011

Court clerk jailed under the Bribery Act

A clerk at Redbridge Magistrates' Court, who took bribes to assist offenders to avoid traffic summonses...

29 November 2011

Overhaul of long-term sickness absence

20 leading UK employers have signed up to the Recruitment Protocol......

29 November 2011

Talks start on amending working time rules

Following consultation with the EU Commission, the European social partners have decided to launch talks...

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Statistics prove flexible working is not a burden

21 November 2011

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