Archive for February, 2011
February 1, 2011
From 1 February 2011 the statutory maximum amount of a week’s pay for calculating redundancy pay and the basic award for unfair dismissal increases from £380 to £400. The maximum statutory redundancy pay will therefore increase to £12,000 for an older worker with 20 years’ service or more.
The maximum compensatory award in most unfair dismissal cases increases from £65,300 to £68,400. As before, there is no limit on compensation in certain types of unfair dismissal cases and in discrimination cases. Read more
February 1, 2011
As you will no doubt have seen in the media, the Government has set out proposals for changes to the way in which employment disputes are to be resolved. If implemented, they will see the biggest change in the Employment Tribunal system since its introduction 40 years ago. We examine the key points and their potential impact for employers. Read more
February 1, 2011
The law on sex discrimination and sexual harassment is nothing new – but nevertheless, many were shocked to see such a high-profile example in the news last week. Some have claimed that Andy Gray and Richard Keys engaged in nothing but banter, but it is clear that they were caught offside. Read more
February 1, 2011
Staff can be an integral part of a business’s branding strategy. The workforce is a part of the business which is likely to be visible to the outside world and can reinforce the image which a business is aiming to create. However, recent cases show that an employer’s desire to maintain and control its brand through its staff can bring it into conflict with its legal obligations. Read more
February 1, 2011
As we have previously reported, the default retirement age is being abolished from the beginning of October this year. The Government have now produced some transitional provisions which deal with the period from 30 March 2011 to 30 September 2011. Read more