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Do you know your rights at work?

March 22, 2013

Employment law feature article from Richard Nelson LLP As an employee, you should be aware of at least the basic rights that are due to you. These rights stipulated by law apply to every legal full-time employee in the UK. These may vary though if you work as a casual worker or are self-employed. The […]

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Can an At-Will Employee Be Unlawfully Discharged?

March 15, 2013

Guest post based on US employment laws. Although an employment relationship is presumed to be at-will in most states, allowing an employer to lawfully discharge an employee at any time, and without prior warning, there are numerous exceptions to this rule that protect employees against adverse employment actions. These exceptions are recognized by the courts, […]

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The Complex Issue of Religious Discrimination in the Business World

March 5, 2013

Guest post from a US writer regarding the complex issue of religious discrimination in the business world (mainly based on US law) with some general tips for employers. Religious freedom in the workplace is one of the most complex and difficult issues an employer must deal with. The law sounds simple enough – Title VII […]

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Employers urged to use settlement agreements

February 13, 2013

Guest post regarding recent employment law updates. Contact Miller Samuel’s employment law team of solicitors for more information on how this news applies in practice. Workplace disputes are an ever present challenge for employers, and if they are not resolved effectively, could lead to a costly employment tribunal claim. Employers are now being encouraged by […]

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References available on request – but please take a look at my Facebook page

February 7, 2013

Where do employers look once the interview is over? Miss Miller is a great teacher. Liked by her pupils and respected by her colleagues. Fresh out of teacher training, her lessons incorporate the latest ideas and her methods of engaging her class are innovative. The Principal was impressed when she first applied for the role. […]

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How Social Media Is Affecting Workplace Policies

January 31, 2013

(Guest post from a US author regarding social media and its impact on workplace policies) New technologies are rapidly changing our world and that includes our workspaces as well. Not only have computers allowed workers to telecommute, they have also affected how people socialize in and out of work. Employers have struggled to keep up […]

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Should Lookism Become a Newly Recognized Form of Discrimination?

January 24, 2013

Guest post from US legal bloggers. During the telecast of the 2013 BCS National Championship Game, the cameras lingered on a young woman in the stands, who was watching her boyfriend quarterback for Alabama. Sportscaster Brent Musburger enthused about the woman’s good looks and received some criticism for his remarks from critics who noted that […]

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Report shows progress in boardroom equality

January 13, 2013

Guest post from ELE regarding equality in the boardroom. A progress report from Cranfield School of Management, published 18 months after Lord Davies’ review into women on boards, has revealed some encouraging developments. The report found that the number of women recruited to the boardrooms of the UK’s largest companies has increased, and there has […]

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Workplace bullying impacts on family life – employment law guest post

January 12, 2013

Guest post from ELB’s employment lawyers in Birmingham. The impact of workplace bullying and harassment is not only felt within the confines of the workplace, but can have a significant ‘ripple-effect’ on family members, including children and grandparents, according to a recent survey. High levels of stress The study, by parent support charity Family Lives, […]

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Pay and opportunities – survey highlights gender gap

January 9, 2013

Guest employment law blog post from employment lawyers based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Contact ELE for specialist employment law advice today. The gender pay gap costs women executives around £400,000 over the course of their careers, according to the latest figures from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The issue is partly caused by the opportunities gap, […]

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