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.
Time off to Care for Dependants and
Email Update 34
Email Update 34
New Draft ACAS Code of Practice Published
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Email Update 30
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…
The Disability Discrimination Act requires employers to make “reasonable adjustments” in respect of disabled employees’ jobs. But does this dut…
Managing World Cup Fever
Football fever is about to hit the nation with the World Cup running from 9 June until 9 July. While the World Cup brings excitement for individuals t…
Football fever is about to hit the nation with the World Cup running from 9 June until 9 July. While the World Cup brings excitement for individuals t…
TUPE – The New Rules
After years of waiting, the new Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 come into force on 6 April. Here, we look at the …
After years of waiting, the new Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 come into force on 6 April. Here, we look at the …
Family Friendly Legislation - The New Wave
Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay and Maternity Allowance
Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay and Maternity Allowance
Age Discrimination -Discouraging Loyalty?
Many employers offer their employees benefits to reward loyalty. Common examples include giving employees additional holidays, or private healthcare, …
Many employers offer their employees benefits to reward loyalty. Common examples include giving employees additional holidays, or private healthcare, …
Agency Workers - Would the real employer please stand up?
We all hire temps from time to time. But when it's time to say goodbye to a temp, you might be surprised to end up facing an unfair dismissal claim.…
We all hire temps from time to time. But when it's time to say goodbye to a temp, you might be surprised to end up facing an unfair dismissal claim.…
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…
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…
Disciplinary Hearings -Evolution or Revolution?
One of the main effects of the new Employment Act was to regulate the conduct of disciplinary hearings. In this month’s feature article, we conside…
One of the main effects of the new Employment Act was to regulate the conduct of disciplinary hearings. In this month’s feature article, we conside…
Holiday Pay - Stick, Twist or Roll Over?
We all know that workers must receive at least 4 weeks’ paid holiday each year. But working out how much to pay staff for holidays still causes con…
We all know that workers must receive at least 4 weeks’ paid holiday each year. But working out how much to pay staff for holidays still causes con…
Information and Consultation -Are You Ready?
Provide information in respect of the recent and probable development of the undertaking’s activities and economic situation...
Provide information in respect of the recent and probable development of the undertaking’s activities and economic situation...
Bonuses - Your Discretion?
Do you think that your organisation's employment contracts contain all of the terms and conditions that govern its' relationship with its' employees? …
Do you think that your organisation's employment contracts contain all of the terms and conditions that govern its' relationship with its' employees? …
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