Reported rise in discrimination against cancer patients

May 20, 2013

There has been a reported rise in discrimination in the workplace in England and Wales against workers suffering from cancer. A reported commissioned by MacMillan Cancer Support has concluded that there has been a significant rise in reported discrimination in the workplace against those currently and previously receiving treatment for cancer. The research by Macmillan [...]

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Former PWC partner fails in disability discrimination claim

May 16, 2013

A former PriceWaterhouseCoopers partner has failed in his appeal against an industrial tribunal’s decision that he was not subject to disability discrimination. Mr Colin Tenner, who had joined PWC in 1987, had suffered for years from workplace stress, anxiety and depression. In late 2007 he was signed off work and remained on sick leave for [...]

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Handling retirement and avoiding allegations of direct age discrimination

May 12, 2013

Aged 71, Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement as Manchester United FC’s manager. Today, he watched the Team win at the Theatre of Dreams and lifted the Premier League trophy before he bows out on his 26 year tenure at the Club, next week. Sir Alex’s decision to retire was consensual but rewind a [...]

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The Importance of Adhering to Fire Regulations in the Workplace

May 9, 2013

As an owner, landlord or manager of a public building you have a legal obligation to protect everyone within your property from the threat of fire. The mass of exacting laws and regulations, however, can be confusing (and expensive) for businesses and this can lead to owners not realising the importance of the legislation and [...]

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Working in Brisbane – Must-Know Migration Procedures!

May 2, 2013

Working in Brisbane is a life changing experience for the best. There are numerous opportunities for foreigners to consider in migrating to Queensland which will be explained in details below. Moving to Brisbane The state of Brisbane is considered the third largest city in Australia and it is also the capital of Queensland. Everyone living [...]

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Work Zone Safety for Business Owners

April 28, 2013

In large cities, such as New York City, it’s hard to avoid and ignore ongoing construction projects.  With crowded streets, sidewalks and tall buildings in close proximity of one another, business owners may find a construction project right outside their doors.  As a business owner, there are many things to consider, such as the safety [...]

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Commerzbank AG loses appeal

April 28, 2013

On Friday (26 April 2013), the Court of Appeal held that Commerzbank AG (the ‘Bank’) is contractually bound to pay bonuses worth approximately €50m to 104 employees of Dresdner Kleinwort Limited (now part of the Bank). The Court of Appeal judgment can be viewed here. Summary In August 2008, a group of employees were told [...]

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Time to simplify auto-enrolment (and you can help)

April 27, 2013

When it was announced as part of Lord Turner’s 2005 report on the future of Pensions, auto-enrolment was heralded as a lifesaver. It would save the economy, it would help people save for their own future, and it would be… complicated. Everyone knew it would be complicated, and even at this late stage, where larger [...]

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HSBC announces further job cuts

April 23, 2013

HSBC have announced further cuts in its drive to structure its UK operations. HSBC announced on Tuesday that it would be looking to implement up to 3,166 job cuts in the UK, mostly from its wealth management division. The announced cuts are part of HSBC’s continuing attempts to drive down costs in its three-year cost-cutting [...]

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Flexible Working: Flexing your Muscle

April 23, 2013

In its Children and Families Bill, published on 5 February 2013, the Government committed to extending the right to flexible working for all employees. The Right to Request scheme, which currently only applies to those with children under 17, relatives and some carers, will allow everyone to ask their employer for flexible hours if they [...]

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