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Retirement rules : Supreme Court ruling confirms that retirement CAN still be enforced
Apr
The Supreme Court has ruled that a company who forced a member of staff to retire at the age of 65 have not broken the law, despite changes which came into force last year regarding the Default Retirement Age (DRA). From 6th April last year employers were no longer able to issue staff with...
Confusion over Jubilee bank holiday – an employment law guide
Apr
To mark 60 years of The Queen's reign, the Diamond Jubilee will take place in June 2012. The celebrations will centre around an extended weekend, commencing on Saturday 2nd June and running through until Tuesday 5th June. To mark the celebrations, the late May bank holiday has been moved to...
Unfair dismissal qualifying period increases from one to two years
Apr
Employers need to be aware that employees who commenced employment on or after 6th April 2012 now have to accrue two years service before they have the right to bring a claim of ordinary unfair dismissal. This change in employment legislation does not apply retrospectively to employees employed...
Adult minimum wage to increase but frozen for young people
Mar
The government announced this week that the national Minimum Wage will increase by 11p in October, taking the hourly rate of pay for adults to £6.19. The rate for apprentices will also increase by 5p to £2.65 an hour, but the rates applicable to 16 - 17 year olds and 18 - 20 year olds will...
Employment law reforms - what will they mean for you?
Dec
Business secretary Vince Cable has recently announced a consultation on changes to employment legislation. The proposed reforms are intended to facilitate growth in businesses by reducing the risk of costly employment litigation associated with recruiting new workers. There is, however, a concern...
