News & commentary

On this page you will find the latest news on employment law, HR and health & safety matters. They are updated regularly and you will find new content here on a weekly basis.

Latest news & commentary

16 April 2012

Lawful age discrimination: is cost alone a legitimate justification?

The Court of Appeal has recently delivered its judgment in the high profile employment case, Woodcock v. North Cumbria Primary Care Trust .[...]
16 March 2012

Disciplinary proceedings – treating employees differently

When considering disciplinary action against an employee, among the many considerations for employers is ensuring that the rules are applied consistently. [...]
21 February 2012

Data protection changes on the horizon

The European Commission has signalled that Data Protection laws could face a radical shake-up in the next few years.[...]
23 January 2012

Supreme Court ruling in offshore workers’ holiday battle

Offshore oilrig workers have lost their legal battle over holidays in a Supreme Court judgment that the RMT Union has described as “a slap in the face”.[...]
13 December 2011

Government extends pensions deadline for small businesses

The Government has announced a welcome relief for small businesses over the implementation of the pensions “auto-enrolment” scheme due to come into effect next year.[...]