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...h sides would sit down and address the issue instead of simply locking horns so early in the process, so it is disappointing that so few employers consider mediation in the early stages of a dispute.”The news of the study coincides with the release of Workplace Law Network’s latest white paper, Mediation: should it be used instead of litigation?, which was written by barristers at Littleton Chambers.In the paper, Philip Bartle QC and Andrew Stafford QC argue that mediation is invariably cheaper than the cost of litigation:“In the employment sector, it is often the case that the employer will foot the bill for both parties. This itself t...
News | 12 Jun 2008
...The data Five pages of key statistics and information, now in every issue Interview: Michelle Mahdon, the Work Foundation Page 20 Plus: Legal calendar | Clinic | Case reports | Technical guidance | Client focus | Comment and more ... WORKING THROUGH THE PAIN BARRIER Shock new report says employees should work their way back to fitness Challenge "We will wear goose fat" Page 30 REPORT The rising cost of employees New rights from 1 October mean the cost of employees just got higher Contents In this issue ... LATEST 05 EDITORIAL There's no doubt about it, employees are getting more expensive, and...
Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007
...place Law Magazine to ensure accuracy, neither the publishers nor any of the contributors can in any circumstances accept responsibility for errors, omissions or advice given in this publication. Furthermore, 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 contri...
Magazine issue | 13 May 2008
..., says Susie Munro. 26 CLINIC Workplace Law members ask the experts for advice on holiday leave. 16 STRINGING IT OuT On 1 April 2009, the minimum statutory holiday entitlement increases from 24 to 28 days. However, following a recent ruling, it is holiday leave and sickness absence that employers should be more concerned about. Caroline Merz takes a look at Stringer v. HMRC (2009) to find out more. TEcHnIcAL 28 LEGAL upDATE In-depth technical guidance on: maternity leave and redundancy, energy challenges for 2009, and BS 9999. cHALLEngE 22 KING Of ThE SWINGERS Jerome Mayhew was a successful barr...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2009
...nd out about the very latest changes in legislation and new regulatory proposals · Look at the wider issues that need to be considered and the implications they will have on your business · Ensure your business is compliant with recent changes. s ge an n ch io t lat an is r t eg po o l Im t Who should attend? An essential event for facilities managers, project managers, designers, architects and developers. Energy Performance of Buildings 2006: Special Report worth £99 absolutely FREE when you book before 31 August 2007. Book your places now call 0870 777 8881 or visit www.workplacelaw.net quo...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2007
...well adjusted? 16 Mental health: the last 20 workplace taboo? Are you ready for DED day? 24 LEGAL UPDATE Case law 26 Legal experts offer their advice to employers on the implications of recent case law. Clinic 32 Working past 65 request: Can we specify how long the employee's contract extension should be? Technical guidance 28 Analysis 34 P26 The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 -- implementation of stage two; Managing health and safety risks at corporate events; and Religious discrimination: implications of Amzi. Attitudes to energy efficiency workplacelaw 3 New course dates for 2007 ...
Magazine issue | 1 Dec 2006