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Emma Cross
22/05/2013
Employment
In summer 2013, fees will be introduced in the Employment Tribunals.There have been some recent developments concerning the introduction of fees.
In summary:
Emma Cross
22/05/2013
Employment
Employees must generally have two years’ service to be eligible to bring an unfair dismissal claim but there are a number of exceptions to this rule.
Emma Cross
22/05/2013
Employment
The Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013.
Emma Cross
22/05/2013
Employment
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, an employer can only make deductions from a worker’s wages if they are required or permitted by the contract or by statute, or if the worker has given prior consent. A failure to pay wages due on time is More...
Emma Cross
22/05/2013
Employment
Employment tribunal: introduction of fees
In summer 2013, fees will be introduced in the Employment Tribunals. There have been some recent developments concerning the introduction of fees including a draft statutory order, the publication of a More...
Emma Cross
22/05/2013
Employment
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (ERRA) made a number of changes to the whistleblowing regime. Most of those changes come into force on 25th June 2013. In summary, the new provisions are:
Emma Cross
22/05/2013
Employment
In our March newsletter, we reported on the case of Rowstock Ltd and anor v Jessemey [2012] UKEAT 0112/12/0503, in which the EAT held that the Equality Act 2010 (the Act) did not cover post-termination victimisation.
Melanie McGuirk
13/05/2013
Intellectual Property
In the Queen’s speech on Wednesday, 8th May 2013, it was announced that the Government will be introducing a draft Bill to Parliament which will "make it easier for businesses to protect their intellectual property".
Emma Cross
26/04/2013
Employment
Can employees who have covertly recorded conversations with managers and colleagues rely upon the recordings in support of their employment claims? Possibly, confirms the EAT, in a case concerning covert recordings made of various discussions More...
Emma Cross
26/04/2013
Employment
Does an individual need to establish a medical cause to be disabled? Can obesity be a disability in its own right?