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Carers in private sector "are protected by ECJ decision"
... Chambers, says: “Whilst Tribunal judgments are not binding like those of the Higher Courts, this is clearly important for employees who have caring responsibilities and who work in the private sector. “This is the first judgement to look at whether UK law as it stands can implement the ECJ’s landmark decision about the rights of those discriminated against because of their association with a protected group. And the ruling is that UK law can be made to comply without the time-consuming need to go back to Parliament. It is certain that legal professionals will rely on this decision in future cas...
News | 28 Nov 2008
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Soap star: The hygiene special issue
...ash decisions Hygiene special issue MARCH 2009 Issue 45 comment: Do the toilets in public buildings have to be public too? Page 9 Monitoring washroom breaks Toilet ratios Just how many toilets is your workplace meant to have? Page 16 changing attitudes case law: Disability ruling applied in landmark employment case. Page 10 The data | Clinic | Legal update Partner profile and more ... plus: Legal calendar | Comment How far can you go? Page 12 Building disabled toilets for the 21st century. Page 22 CipD certificate programmes leaDing to aSSoCiate memberSHip Workplace Law Training direc...
Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009
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Identity charade
...egardless of talent? Claire Fuller investigates. workplaces cause problems for employers? Claire Fuller spoke to the Solicitor General, Vera Baird MP. 22 Mansfield discovers how she is living up to the challenge of being the first woman in FM for a renowned Dubaian development firm. 08 CASE LAW n Landmark case rules discriminatory pay protection unlawful n Student wins right to wear Kara bangle coMMEnt 07 EquALITy AND DIvERSITy WhAT'S ThE DIffERENCE? Some diversity policies can unwittingly undermine equality by re-enforcing stereotypes, says Amy Bird. 14 DISCRImINATED AGAINST fOR SOmEONE ELSE'S...
Magazine issue | 3 Sep 2008
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3 strikes and your fire's not out!
...mination by association, it will be a hugely significant decision and will mean employers are under a much broader duty towards employees who are also carers. If this case succeeds, employers may need to consider making reasonable adjustments for all employees with caring responsibilities. 11641 A landmark compensation case brought by sufferers of the asbestos-related condition pleural plaques has been lost. The Court of Appeal ruled that pleural plaques was not a disease itself (though it can lead to asbestosis and mesothelioma) and, because there are no symptoms, should not attract compensation. 11...
Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007
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What is reasonable adjustment?
... a big caveat in this type of legislation along the lines of "employers can not be held responsible for the thoughts, words or deeds of their employees in non-work related activities" (legislators take note please). The sending of cards is clearly a non work-related activity. Importantly, there are landmark birthdays that need to be celebrated. For people not to be able to enjoy landmark events with their friends and colleagues is tantamount to criminal. Let's quickly have a court case; let the judge throw out the complaint, make some seriously disparaging remarks about proper use of the court's time ...
Magazine issue | 1 Dec 2006
