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Changes afoot in flexible working
... This briefing is a focus on the Government's proposed further extension to the flexible working regime, which is currently out to consultation. This would extend the regime to parents of children under the age of 16. We also look at flexible working in the broader context of demographic and social changes, and how it links in with discrimination claims, particularly in light of the ECJ decision in Coleman v. Attridge Law. This is likely to be an area of focus for employers in the future. Background Since it was introduced in 2003, six million employees in the UK have had the right to request flexibl...
News analysis | 25 Sep 2008
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Additional Paternity Leave Regulations and proposals on flexible parental leave
© Workplace Law Group 2011 All rights reserved Additional Paternity Leave Regulations and proposals on flexible parental leave Additional Paternity Leave Regulations and proposals on flexible parental leave Changes are afoot again in family rights and entitlements. Currently, employees are entitled to one or two weeks' paid Ordinary Paternity Leave (OPL). OPL is paid at the lesser of 90% of the employee's normal weekly earnings or the prescribed rate set by the Government each year (set at £128.73 per week f...
News analysis | 22 Feb 2011
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European Parliament opts out of the opt-out
...ce Law Group 2008 All rights reserved European Parliament opts out of the opt out European Parliament opts out of the opt-out A sneak preview of the Employment Committee of the European Parliament's proposed amendments to the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) shows there are some significant changes afoot, which could have a dramatic impact on the way we do business in this country, and throughout Europe. The Employment Committee of the European Parliament has now come to a conclusion on its proposed amendments to the EWTD which have been the subject of debate since 2003 when review of the EWT...
News analysis | 17 Dec 2008
