Employment Law in the UK

UK law blog posts regarding employment law in the UK. Useful for employment lawyers and clients of employment law solicitors.

Action to take to counter disability discrimination at work

June 1, 2012

Leading a life with a disability presents many challenges, and unfortunately, one of them may be knowing how to handle workplace discrimination. Whether intentional or accidental, this kind of situation can be uncomfortable, embarrassing, or even threatening to you. Here is a step-by-step guide to handling disabilities discrimination in the workplace. If you feel that […]

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An even tougher year for employers with employment law

May 25, 2012

Whilst there has been a lot written about the Beecroft Report, particularly some very hostile responses to it, and whilst the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claim has risen to 2 years from 6th April 2012, it looks as though things will remain tough for employers for at least 2 years to come. Why ? […]

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What You Need To Know About Auto-Enrolment

May 25, 2012

As an employer, you may be aware of the proposed implementation of an auto-enrolment pension scheme for the UK. The scheme has been designed to make it easier for employees to save for their retirement as at present many people do not take up any offer of a workplace pension scheme even where it is […]

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Tips for Avoiding a Labor Lawsuit

April 26, 2012

There’s nothing like a lawsuit to disrupt business and tarnish your business’ spotless reputation. It’s simple to say, “Just don’t do anything wrong that would prompt employees to file an employment lawsuit,” but nothing is ever that simple. Below are tips to help you lower your risk of being named in a labor lawsuit. Educate […]

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What Constitutes Racial Discrimination in the Work Place?

April 26, 2012

We’ve all heard about racial discrimination in the workplace, but what truly constitutes it and how should you act if you feel you are being discriminated against based on your race? In the United States, citizens are protected against being discriminated against in the workplace by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 […]

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Man Wins Landmark Age Discrimination Compensation Claim

April 16, 2012

Below is a guest employment (discrimination law) blog post regarding a recent successful age discrimination claim. A man who worked as engineer from Whittlesey has successfully won an age discrimination compensation claim described by experts as a ‘landmark’ case. The ex-employee of local engineering company, R&R Plant Hire, told Michael Bailey, to retire when he […]

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23 of the best: employment law blogs and news from last week

March 26, 2012

Below are ten of last week’s best employment law blogs and news posts from around the web. If you have published or found a useful employment law-related post that isn’t mentioned, please do add a link to the comments section below. Transfer of Undertakings: Johnson Controls Ltd v Mr Campbell/United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority | […]

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Obtain financial security through mortgage protection insurance

March 19, 2012

By Gabriel Knight, Mortgage Fit, Chicago, IL. Below is a guest blog post regarding financial security under US law. Sudden unpleasant occurrences such as accidents or sickness can severely disrupt one’s financial health. In such cases, one may not be able to work and that in turn can create a number of financial troubles. Even if […]

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Can I be refused a job because of my criminal record? (Legal Q&A)

January 31, 2012

Employers in England and Wales can use the Disclosure service of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) to check whether job applicants have a criminal record. If you are applying for a job, as an applicant you will be sent a copy of the same disclosure that a potential employer sees. The CRB has no role […]

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I feel I am being sexually harassed and discriminated against at my workplace by do not know what it entails?

December 12, 2011

It is clearly stated in UK employment law that it is illegal to sexually harass anyone in the workplace. A person must not pursue a course of conduct which amounts to harassment of another, and which they know or ought to know amounts to harassment of the other person. Examples of what constitutes sexual harassment […]

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