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LabourBlawg Rebranding as EmploymentBlawg with Purchase of Employment-Blawg.com Domain Name

November 23, 2024

LabourBlawg Rebranding as EmploymentBlawg with Purchase of Employment-Blawg.com Domain Name. While this site was set up almost 15 years ago given that ‘Labour Law’ was the title of the employment law course at the University of Glasgow (for which this Editor somehow received an A grade), it now has too many political connotations and it […]

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Top 7 Employment Lawyer Legal Directories

October 26, 2024

Finding the right employment lawyer can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are various legal directories that curate comprehensive listings of top-rated lawyers and firms, making the search more manageable. Below, we highlight seven of the best legal directories for finding employment law specialists, each offering unique features and comprehensive resources to help clients make […]

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76% of Employers Concerned Over New Day-One Unfair Dismissal Rights

October 25, 2024

A recent survey by Brightmine reveals that over 76% of employers are concerned about the introduction of day-one rights to unfair dismissal under the newly proposed employment rights bill. Currently, employees need two years of continuous service before qualifying for unfair dismissal claims. However, the new legislation would eliminate this requirement, increasing pressure on employers […]

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How a Product Liability Lawyer Can Navigate Complex Product Defect Cases for You

July 31, 2024

Imagine this: You just bought a new gadget, excited to try it out. But instead of an enjoyable experience, the product malfunctions and causes you harm. This is where a product liability lawyer steps in to save the day. Understanding Product Liability When products fail and cause injuries, the term “product liability” comes into play. […]

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The Pros And Cons of Being Under a Consultancy Agreement: An In-Depth Analysis

August 19, 2023

(US law and generally) When we say consultancy, this usually refers to a professional practice where a person with a specific field of expertise is “consulted” for advice or his/ her skills to benefit a business. Consultants, and even freelancers, are sometimes referred to as self-employed or independent contractors in legal jargon. This means that […]

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Discrimination and the Law’s Limits

August 1, 2023

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron. National Association of Licensed Paralegals In this country we have laws to protect individuals and, on the face of it, to offer equality for all. In reality this is not the case. Sexism, homophobia, racism and misogyny still exists but are now hard to prove. So instead of being open about […]

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New Labour Law Title from Hart Publishing! (Exclusive Discount)

May 2, 2017

We are pleased to offer  Labour Blawg readers a 20% discount on the book advertised below. To order online with your 20% discount please click on the link below the title. Once through to the ordering screen use the discount code CV7 at the checkout. Core and Contingent Work in the European Union A Comparative Analysis […]

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Changes to UK Employment Law April 2015

April 14, 2015

We’re now in the start of the new tax year and there have been various significant employment law changes in the UK, including the introduction of shared parental leave, statutory shared parental pay, adoption leave changes, new surrogate parents rights, statutory requirements for maintaining registers of trade union members and more. Clyde & Co summarise […]

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The Changes to UK Parental Leave That All Parents Should Know About

March 21, 2015

One of the things that make employment law one of the most challenging yet vital areas of the UK legal system is the frequent changes made to legislation. As of April 2015 there will be a series of new changes regarding parental leave rights, which will be known as Shared Parental Leave (SPL). It’s vital […]

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New Flexible Working Rights: Citrix Research Highlights Uncertainty From British SMBs

November 19, 2014

UK working laws changed on 30th June 2014, giving all UK employees* the legal right to request flexible working. But new research (YouGov study on behalf of Citrix) amongst British SMBs reveals that as at June 2014: Only half (55%) of SMB decision makers are aware of the new legislation Almost half (46%) of SMBs […]

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