The Equality Act 2010 eventually came into force on 1 October. The most significant effect of the legislation will be improved employment rights for disabled people.
A new right allows a disabled person to complain that he has been treated unfavourably because of something arising as a consequence of his disability. For example, previously an employer [...]
Posted: December 3rd, 2010 under Employment/HR.
Comments: none
Following the announcement of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, a whoop of joy was heard amongst employees as a national bank holiday was declared. However, employers may have some employment issues to deal with as a result.
Firstly, many employers can expect to receive a deluge of requests for holiday leave around this [...]
Posted: November 25th, 2010 under Employment/HR.
Comments: none
The Government has announced that as from 1st January 2011, employers who are found to have breached the National Minimum Wage Regulations shall have their names published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The aim is that the threat of bad publicity will deter employer’s from breaching the rules in the first place, prevent [...]
[click here read more]Posted: October 4th, 2010 under Employment/HR.
Comments: none
At present the right to request flexible working applies to parents of children aged under 17, disabled children under 18 and carers of certain adults (such adults being the spouse, partner, civil partner, relative or person who lives at the same address as the person being cared for). From April 2011 the right is to [...]
[click here read more]Posted: October 1st, 2010 under Employment/HR.
Comments: none
A number of changes are due to come into effect from 1 October 2010. These include:
1 Increase in national minimum wage rates (see our previous article dated 2 August 2010 for details).
2 Amendments to the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations.
The main changes are:-
- advertisements are to specify whether the position is temporary [...]
Posted: September 24th, 2010 under Employment/HR.
Comments: none