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Court of Appeal decides on reasonable delay in statutory procedure
...e complaints that the claimants’ dismissals were automatically unfair under section 98A. The Employment Appeal Tribunal allowed an appeal by the claimants and remitted the case to the tribunal to determine whether the delay in holding the internal appeal was unreasonable.The employer appealed.The Court of Appeal held:Section 98A(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 drew a distinction between the applicable dismissal and disciplinary procedure, the completion of the procedure and compliance with the requirements of the procedure. The question of whether the procedure had been "completed" for the p...
Case | 27 Oct 2008
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Survival of the fit note?
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own and not necessarily those of the publishers. Sara Bean Managing Editor sara.bean@workplacelaw.net workplace law here's to the futureTM Visit cipd.workplacelaw.net/cipd/employment-law-a...
Magazine issue | 5 Jul 2011
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ETs on the rise
... for a job; and calls for compulsory health and safety performance reporting. 27 15 COMMENT 40 years of the Equal Pay Act, but discrimination cases continue, argues Ben Collingwood. amongst FM professionals who want to link up with contacts from similar organisations, says Sarah Wray. 22 EAT: The Court of Appeal has set out important guidelines that could significantly increase the level of compensation payments in discrimination claims. 16 LEGAL UPDATE Expert guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including an at-a-glance guide to what's new and what's changed regarding anti-discrimination and equa...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2010
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The world in your hands?
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own not necessarily those of the publishers. Sara Bean Managing Editor sara.bean@workplacelaw.net BUSINESS WEBSITE OF ThE yEAR (paid for) Please comment on anything you read in Workplace La...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
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The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own and not necessarily those of the publishers. Sara Bean Managing Editor sara.bean@workplacelaw.net Please comment on anything you read in Workplace Law Magazine Letters should be address...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011
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Facefacts: The real cost of social networking to your business
...ing a child where the child has not been placed with the adopters by a UK adoption agency. 8525 n Energy Saving Week: Energy Saving Week focuses on how individuals can make a positive difference to reducing their impact on the environment. 7863 5 November: n The case of the first licensee to face court action over the smoking ban begins: Hamish Howitt of the Happy Scott's pub in Blackpool has continued to actively flout the smoking ban by allowing customers to smoke in his pub, despite the threat of legal action. As the two-day court case coincides with Bonfire Night, Howitt has legally changed h...
Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007
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What is reasonable adjustment?
...uted for failing to make their services accessible to disabled people, means the legislation does not yet have any weight behind it. Businesses are therefore deciding to take the chance of getting sued over and above investing in making adjustments. What's more, the lack of cases coming through the courts means service providers are largely without guidance on how the law will actually apply. And the same misconceptions that were being circulated when Part III first took effect are still influencing the views of many. Businesses are still confused over what is considered a `reasonable adjustment' u...
Magazine issue | 1 Dec 2006
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The Diversity Dilemma
...rce on 1 October 2006. Fire management expert, Peter Reading, discusses its impact so far. 45 END NOTE With the make-or-break Copenhagen climate conference coming up, Philip Hardy, Green Party County Councillor, shares his views. TEChNiCAL 38 THE DATA EMPLOYMENT LAW: In two recent cases, the High Court and the Court of Appeal agreed that an employee is entitled to be accompanied to an internal disciplinary hearing by their lawyer. 24 I FEEL FINE Sara Bean talks to a Liverpoolbased charity about a new programme it has devised to improve employee wellbeing. 46 DIARY Coming soon from Workplace Law...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
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Soap star: The hygiene special issue
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own not necessarily those of the publishers. 1. Classroom learning E-LEARNING OWN SPEED STUDY AT YOUR 2. blended learning London 25 March14 May T S R BLOC C FAASINTE-NTIVE ACKKOURSE D Y...
Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009
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2009: new beginnings
...tively speaking, of course). 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates taking place in December and January. 10 CASE LAW n Only one rest break required if working more than six hours, says EAT n Requirement to have a degree "is not age discrimination" n Asbestos compensation must be paid, says High Court n Christian worker was not discriminated against, confirms EAT 16 19 STRESSfuL TImES AhEAD? Employers underestimate the steps they need to take to protect their businesses against stress claims, say Bettina Rigg and Steve Covell. death of the temp? Neil Archibald investigates... 20 chAllENgE 22 E...
Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008
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Employment law is changing - but don't tell anyone how
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own not necessarily those of the publishers. ANOThER fINE mESS! It's been a hard slog to get any clarity from those in the know when it comes to plans to overhaul employment law and the lega...
Magazine issue | 13 May 2008
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3 strikes and your fire's not out!
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own not necessarily those of the publishers. A POLITICIAN'S ANSWERS ... How is it that over a year since the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005 came into force, the Government can on...
Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007
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Mug’s game? Excessive risk aversion
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own not necessarily those of the publishers. Katy Brown Acting Editor katy.brown@workplacelaw.net Cover image: Gary Jobson Highly commended: PPA Magazine of the Year 2006 -- interactive bu...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2006
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Legionella trial special
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own not necessarily those of the publishers. Kelly Mansfield E. kelly.mansfield@workplacelaw.net Cover image: Milton Haworth Highly commended in the PPA Magazines 2005 Awards - Interactive...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2005
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Playing with numbers: TUPE special issue
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own and not necessarily those of the publishers. Cover image: Malcolm Piers/The Image Bank/ Getty Images Kelly Mansfield Editor E. kelly.mansfield@workplacelaw.net workplacelaw 5 LEGAL C...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2005
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It’s a WRAP
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own and not necessarily those of the publishers. Sara Bean Managing Editor sara.bean@workplacelaw.net Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it. Please comment on anythin...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011
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Internships – Are you breaking the law?
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own and not necessarily those of the publishers. Booking line: 0871 777 8881 Buy online: www.workplacelaw.net/nebosh Please quote reference 1843 when booking your places Sara Bean Managing ...
Magazine issue | 3 May 2011
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Same old: has health and safety really changed after the Young review?
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own and not necessarily those of the publishers. Sara Bean Managing Editor sara.bean@workplacelaw.net 0871 777 8881 * Currently seeking IEMA approval Please quote reference 1843 when book...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2010
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Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
...hermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law. The views expressed in Workplace Law Magazine are the contributors' own not necessarily those of the publishers. Booking line: 0871 777 8881 Buy online: www.workplacelaw.net/iosh Please quote reference 1843 when booking. bUSINESS WEbSITE Of ThE yEAR (paid f...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
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Case summary: employment law know how
...apacity This case is a good illustration of why employers should not rely on frustration when seeking to terminate an employee’s contract (particularly in a sickness case). If a contract is frustrated, it is deemed to be terminated by operation of law; it is not a dismissal. However, if a court or tribunal finds that the contract was not in fact frustrated (they will usually only find a contract is frustrated in the most extreme of circumstances) then an employer will face serious problems because it has not followed the statutory procedures. Whether a contract is frustrated depends...
Case | 23 Jan 2007
