The latest figures show that the number of claims are up by 56%, a staggering increase, but the number of cases disposed of in the year (i.e. hearings) remain similar to the previous year. Indications are that the types of claim on the increase are for unlawful deductions from wages and under the Working Time […]
The German Federal Cabinet is currently proposing to pass a law which will amongst other things prohibit employers from using social networking sites to find out about prospective employees. But how often do you search the internet to find out more about prospective staff and their social lives and is this something that could come […]
The answers to this question will change on 1st October 2010 when the Equality Act begins to come into force. The purpose of this Act is largely to consolidate existing discrimination law, bringing it in effect all into one Act, and therefore could be easily overlooked. However there are some new features that could have […]
