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December 2011
Consistent inconsistencies
- Similar disciplinary cases can be dealt with differently as long as an employer can explain reasons.
Can cost ever justify discrimination?
- Cost considerations may be capable of justifying discrimination.
Whistleblowing and war in the workplace
- Employers can resolve workplace conflict caused by whistleblowing.
October 2011
When is a dismissal not a dismissal?
- Summary dismissal during notice period brings forward effective date of termination
Objective justification of direct age discrimination - an increasingly difficult hurdle to overcome?
- Objective justification of compulsary retirement requires social policy objective as legitimate aim
Social Media - a cautionary tale
- Social media - ACAS guidance on social networking published
August 2011
Paid annual leave
- Holiday accrues during long term sick leave even where not requested
Equal Pay
- Disparity in male/female pay following a TUPE transfer
The Equality Act and Seafarers
- Its sting and how to draw it
Pay
- Cutting pay - what is reasonable?
June 2011
Agency Workers
- Key questions for employers
May 2011
Apprenticeships
- Benefits and pitfalls
Sex discrimination
- Redundancy selection and maternity leave
Notice
- when it starts to run?
April 2011
Retirement
- Options after abolition of default retirement age
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