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Beecroft Report on employment law reform - a storm in a tea cup?
The Government has been forced to publish a controversial report on reforming employment law prepared for the BIS last year. Shoosmiths provides background details on the report and outline which of its points are being taken further or considered, and which proposals are not being taken forward.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Strategies for dealing with business disruptions: The Olympics, Euro 2012 and "leaves on the line"…
This briefing pulls together the large number of issues which often arise as a result of business disruptions. Particular focus is placed on planning to meet staffing needs; preparing infrastructure to deal with disruption; and the impact disruptions may have on HR or employment issues.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Carry on camping: ECJ rules on holiday carry over following sick leave
Decisions from the European Court of Justice over the last few years have changed the legal landscape regarding holiday entitlement and sickness absence. Shoosmiths analyses the recent ECJ decision in Neidel v Stadt Frankfurt am Main to see whether it clarifies a number of uncertainties.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 17 May 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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Queen’s Speech: what news for employment law?
As part of the State opening of Parliament, the Queen's Speech set out the Government's plans for legislation over the course of the new parliamentary session. Eversheds provide a summary of the key points, including new initiatives for dispute resolution, executive pay and flexible parental leave.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Employment law: May's essential information for employers
Travers Smith provides a round-up of the latest developments affecting employers and employment law. This month's edition includes details on boardroom diversity; retirement; justifying discrimination; racist comments; redundancy; unfair dismissal and inconsistent treatment; and much more.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 08 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Starting work before contract negotiations are complete: what are the risks?
This briefing from Mills & Reeve looks at the situation where work has commenced, but discussions on commercial and legal terms are still ongoing. The article provides some basic guidance on whether a contract will be deemed to exist and, if so, what the terms of that contract will be.
Law Firm: Mills & Reeve | Published: 08 May 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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Should I stay or should I go? Reviewing an employer's retirement practices
The recently published Supreme Court judgment in Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes provides some eagerly awaited guidance on how employers can justify dismissing older workers. This briefing provides in-depth analysis of the judgment as well as some practical action points for employers.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 30 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Seldon seen, Seldon heard: Supreme Court gives guidance on compulsory retirement
It is risky to require an employee to retire as the employee may be able to claim unfair dismissal and age discrimination. However, an employer can successfully defend itself if the retirement age can be justified. Eversheds studies the recent Seldon case which exemplifies these issues.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 27 April 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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Establishing an employee's "effective date of termination" - a useful reminder
Establishing an employee's "effective date of termination" is important as it determines when an employee should bring a claim for unfair dismissal. FFW detail a recent case which provides a useful reminder of the case law in this area and the issues to consider when establishing the EDT.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 24 April 2012 | Practice Area: Termination of Contract
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An introduction to Russian employment law
Foreign nationals employed in Russia should be treated in the same manner as Russian employees: they must not only adhere to the Russian employment law requirements, but also enjoy the same legal protection and guarantees as their Russian colleagues. This briefing outlines the key principles.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 18 April 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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