September 2010 Archive

The following entries were posted in September 2010.

28
Sep

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New Minimum Wages

Written by Springhouse
As of 1 October 2010, the minimum wage will be as follows: £5.93 per hour for workers aged 21 and over (currently £5.80) £4.92 for 18-20 year olds £3.64 for 16-17 year olds The (unenforceable) London 'living wage' will rise to £7.85
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Categorised Under: Minimum Wage, Pay

22
Sep

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Gross misconduct - get your allegations right

Written by Springhouse
Compass has dismissed an employee because they believed she had stolen £3,000. However, in their letter to her accusing her of this, they referred to the 'loss of £3,000'. They were found guilty of unfair dismissal because they had not referred to 'theft' in their letter. Here is the case.
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Categorised Under: Unfair Dismissal

18
Sep

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You may have to reveal your 'legal' advice

Written by Springhouse
Have you ever wondered whether the advice you are being given may be revealed to a court or your opponent?  Particularly if this is from a non-qualified or in-house lawyer?
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Categorised Under: Privilege

7
Sep

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Buying or selling a business - don't forget consultation

Written by Springhouse
Employers hate the detailed information and consultation requirements which need to be followed when a business sale or purchase involves staff transferring under 'TUPE'.  This is usually because of the unsettling effect it can have on staff, particularly when the deal is unsigned, or the purchaser needs to make changes to the way they work.
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Categorised Under: Information and Consultation, TUPE

2
Sep

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Do you pay men more than women for equal work?

Written by Springhouse
If so, the Equal Pay Act of 1970 (perhaps the oldest employment legislation on the books?), may mean you need to repay the difference over the preceding 6 years.  
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Categorised Under: Discrimination, Equal Pay

Recent Posts

  1. Springhouse expands to Portsmouth
  2. Increase in qualifying period for unfair dismissal and introduction of tribunal fees
  3. Individuals liable for employers’ discrimination awards
  4. Is self-dismissal possible?
  5. Residential to own-home care: TUPE does not apply

Categories

  2. Age Discrimination
  3. Appraisals
  4. Compensation
  5. Compromise Agreements
  6. Disability Discrimination
  7. Discrimination
  8. Dismissal
  9. Employee Benefits
  10. Employment Contracts
  11. Employment Status
  12. Employment Tribunal
  13. Equal Pay
  14. Equality Act 2010
  15. European Law
  16. Health and Safety
  17. Information and Consultation
  18. Legislation
  19. Minimum Wage
  20. News
  21. Parental Rights
  22. Pay
  23. Privilege
  24. Race Discrimination
  25. Redundancy
  26. References
  27. Religion or Belief Discrimination
  28. Retirement
  29. Sex Discrimination
  30. Sexual Orientation Discrimination
  31. TUPE
  32. Unfair Dismissal
  33. Victimisation
  34. Whistleblowing

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