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Feature Articles

David Reid writes regular feature articles on a particular employment law issue. The aim of each article is to look at the featured issue in some depth, then give practical guidance to employers on dealing with the points that arise.

Previous feature articles can be accessed using the search feature or Feature Archive.





Extra Sick Pay for Disabled Employees –A Reasonable Adjustment?
The Disability Discrimination Act requires employers to make “reasonable adjustments” in respect of disabled employees’ jobs. But does this dut…
Age Discrimination – The Next Big Thing
Discrimination will undoubtedly be the big employment law issue of 2006. The proposed laws currently going through Parliament will affect ever…

The Christmas party - Avoiding the Pitfalls
It is well established that employers are vicariously liable for the actions of their employees in the course of their employment. This can include ac…

Age Discrimination -Discouraging Loyalty?
Many employers offer their employees benefits to reward loyalty. Common examples include giving employees additional holidays, or private healthcare, …
Flexible Working Requests - The Risk of Refusing
As parents of young children become more aware of their right to request a flexible working pattern, we consider whether the wide bases on which an em…