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Employment law update: suitable alternative employment; Parental Leave Directive; countdown to Olympics

This employment law update offers news and commentary on a variety of topical issues. Areas discussed include refusing an offer of suitable alternative employment; implementing revised Parental Leave Directive; increase in unfair dismissal qualifying period; and EAT quarterly statistics.

Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 06 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement

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Employment law update - aggravated damages; equal pay; TUPE service provision changes

Baker & McKenzie's monthly update on UK employment law provides details and comment on new EAT guidance on the award of aggravated damages; discretionary share options fall outside scope of equal pay claims; TUPE service provision changes and the supply of goods exclusion.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement

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Redundancy consultation - administrators must follow the rules

An employment tribunal has awarded ex-Woolworths staff up to £67 million in compensation because the administrators of the business failed to comply with the legal obligation to consult collectively about redundancies. This briefing outlines the facts of the case and important points to note.

Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 01 February 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Consultation

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Employment law 2012 preview - what to expect in the coming year

Following their review of 2011's employment law highlights, Wragge & Co look ahead to what 2012 has in store. As such, this briefing provides a summary of the anticipated legislative and judicial trends for employment law which HR professionals should be aware of from the outset of 2012.

Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 30 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement

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Planning for the Olympics - key business and HR issues to consider

If managed effectively, the 2012 London Olympics could be a cheap and easy way to boost staff morale and employee engagement. This briefing from Shoosmiths outlines how to avoid potential workplace conflict by formulating an effective plan and appropriate set of policies.

Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement

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Recruiting in 2012 - competitive recruitment and post-termination restrictions

Employers are acutely aware of the need for effective restraints on employees after active service. The briefing summarises the post-termination restrictions available and provides advice on how employers should deal with a candidate whose contract contains post termination restrictions.

Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights

Will introducing employment tribunal fees reduce litigation? Survey results

Eversheds canvassed the views of over 600 UK employers, across a range of industry sectors on proposals for reforming the UK's employment tribunal system. This briefing outlines the key findings from the study and provides commentary from Eversheds partner Geoffrey Mead.

Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Tribunals

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We can work it out: an overview of South Africa's new guidelines for misconduct arbitrations

In September 2011, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration published Guidelines on Misconduct Arbitrations, effective from 1 January 2012. This article from ENS provides an overview of the new guidelines and explains how each of the new arbitration stages operate.

Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 24 January 2012 | Practice Area: Arbitration

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The implications of the new Social Insurance Law for employers and employees in China

The PRC Social Insurance Law 2011 introduced a new regime to regulate the five social insurance schemes. This briefing outlines how the changes will affect employers and individuals including expatriate staff, the mandatory collection measures and the penalties for employers who fail to comply.

Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 24 January 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights

Doing business in the Czech Republic - a 2012 guide

Although not without setbacks, the Czech Republic has made great progress in its transition to a pluralistic, democratic and market-oriented society. This reference tool by Baker & McKenzie provides a general guide for companies operating in or considering investment here.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 20 January 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance

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