http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com/magazine/graphics/logo-rss.png http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com/age-of-reason/1012741.article http://www.thelawyer.com/age-of-reason/1012741.article Age discrimination, the decisions in Seddon and Tiffin and the employment ramifications of firms becoming ABSs are the hot issues for the peer panel Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/come-together/1010296.article http://www.thelawyer.com/come-together/1010296.article The Government is not standing still in its efforts to adapt employment law to today’s commercial realities, but as Tom Flanagan reports, a lack of cohesion between the various initiatives is threatening their efficacy Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/partner-shift/1010295.article http://www.thelawyer.com/partner-shift/1010295.article Commercially speaking, the meanings of partner are manifold. Tim Marshall cites two recent cases that indicate clearly the need for pen-and-ink clarity from the outset Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/chop-suey/1008066.article http://www.thelawyer.com/chop-suey/1008066.article Employers faced with the selection quandary during redundancy programmes have been given a helpful steer by a recent EAT decision. By Rachel Dineley Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/bonus-of-contention/1008064.article http://www.thelawyer.com/bonus-of-contention/1008064.article Daniel Stilitz QC explains why the FSA’s new Remuneration Code for the financial services sector is likely to lead to a glut of litigation Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/battle-loyal/1008063.article http://www.thelawyer.com/battle-loyal/1008063.article With litigation arising from team moves on the rise, Paul Goulding QC and Diya Sen Gupta look at how cases in this area are not providing a definitive path to judgment Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/electric-drill/1007662.article http://www.thelawyer.com/electric-drill/1007662.article In this technologically driven age forensic accountants use a wide variety of tools to mine relevant data from the digital mountain. William Wilkinson reports Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/lost-labour/1006172.article http://www.thelawyer.com/lost-labour/1006172.article Upcoming changes to the statutory parental leave system could leave employers facing some tricky decisions, says Suzanne Horne Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/end-game/1002733.article http://www.thelawyer.com/end-game/1002733.article As the battle surrounding the default retirement age rumbles on, Kate Miles and Charles Pallott outline the latest developments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:51 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/permanent-shift/1002735.article http://www.thelawyer.com/permanent-shift/1002735.article Should companies now be considering increased use of permanent staff, askMartina Murphy and Peter Linstead Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:50 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/pay-gap/1002734.article http://www.thelawyer.com/pay-gap/1002734.article Basing pay on long service discriminates against women, says Emma Hawksworth Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/defame-and-fortunes/1002679.article http://www.thelawyer.com/defame-and-fortunes/1002679.article Be it the world of football, headhunting or banking, actions from former employees for stigma due to the actions of an employer are making a comeback. Ann Bevitt and Suzanne Horne provide some salutary examples Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/advancing-on-the-ceiling/1002678.article http://www.thelawyer.com/advancing-on-the-ceiling/1002678.article Law firms are having a good look in the mirror in light of the EHRC’s inquiry into sex discrimination within the financial services sector. By Naomi Feinstein and Marian Bloodworth Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/us-duo-push-city-employment-work/1002636.article http://www.thelawyer.com/us-duo-push-city-employment-work/1002636.article Proskauer Rose and Morgan Lewis & Bockius target labour law in bids for London growth Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-special-report-bonus-of-contention/1000877.article http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-special-report-bonus-of-contention/1000877.article Executive remuneration and the cash bonus have become one of the hot topics of this recession. Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/life-after-the-lsa-barrister-and-ex-po-counsel-launch-high-street-legal-brand/136641.article http://www.thelawyer.com/life-after-the-lsa-barrister-and-ex-po-counsel-launch-high-street-legal-brand/136641.article The Legal Services Act (LSA) has always been associated with personal injury (PI) powerhouses Irwin Mitchell and Russell Jones & Walker, both of which have big post-LSA ambitions. Mon, 9 Feb 2009 10:29 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/special-report-employment/135790.article http://www.thelawyer.com/special-report-employment/135790.article There's nothing like an economic slump to bring employment lawyers back into vogue. The CBI expects the UK to suffer its sharpest economic contraction in almost 20 years in 2009, and unemployment could hit three million before 2010. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:07 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-special-report-rights-on-the-money/135792.article http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-special-report-rights-on-the-money/135792.article ­The Court of Appeal’s rulings in a series of recent equal pay cases may force the Government and other employers to rewrite their policy documents. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:13 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-special-report-tupe-or-not-tupe/135791.article http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-special-report-tupe-or-not-tupe/135791.article Firms that swooped for individuals previously employed in Heller Ehrman’s London office run a minimal legal risk under Tupe. But the picture for groups of employees isn’t quite so straightforward, warn Ann Bevitt and Suzanne Horne. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:08 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/storm-damage/134404.article http://www.thelawyer.com/storm-damage/134404.article Some law firms will be able to ride out the credit crunch relatively unscathed, others will likely not survive. Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:43 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/special-report-hr-and-training/134405.article http://www.thelawyer.com/special-report-hr-and-training/134405.article With lawyers and support staff reading about the looming economic black hole in their newspapers on the way to work, office nerves can be a little more frayed at present compared with this time last year. Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:03 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/time-to-rethink-media-coverage-rules-in-employment-tribunal-cases/134279.article http://www.thelawyer.com/time-to-rethink-media-coverage-rules-in-employment-tribunal-cases/134279.article The press pack outside the London Central Employment Tribunal is a sure sign that somebody's reputation is going to be irretrievably sullied by the afternoon's media coverage. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:30 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/satellite-litigation/134075.article http://www.thelawyer.com/satellite-litigation/134075.article By common consent, the 2004 statutory dispute resolution procedures were not a success, and produced an avalanche of satellite litigation. They have been variously described as 'inappropriately inflexible and prescriptive' (Gibbons Report), 'the middle of a manky meat sandwich' (Hansard) and 'rebarbative' (Underhill J). Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:18 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/a-fairer-future-can-equality-be-achieved/133758.article http://www.thelawyer.com/a-fairer-future-can-equality-be-achieved/133758.article On 26 June, Harriet Harman, Minister for Women, announced the Government’s proposals in a White Paper entitled “Framework for a Fairer Future – the Equality Bill”. While acknowledging that discrimination laws have aided progress on equality over the last 40 years, she recognises that they have become extremely complex. She has rightly declared that ... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:44 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/mental-health-employment-and-discrimination/133411.article http://www.thelawyer.com/mental-health-employment-and-discrimination/133411.article The Health and Safety Executive has estimated that 13.8 million working days are lost due to work related stress each year with an annual cost to employers of £13 billion. Many more working days are lost to other mental health illnesses. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:20 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/outside-influences/133070.article http://www.thelawyer.com/outside-influences/133070.article New law makes employers liable for the harassment of staff by third parties. How will this affect the legal profession? Rachel Dineley reports Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:06 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/baby-boom/133071.article http://www.thelawyer.com/baby-boom/133071.article Recent legislation on maternity rights gives women contractual benefits for the whole of their maternity leave. Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:05 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/the-cost-of-equal-pay/131545.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-cost-of-equal-pay/131545.article A welter of equal pay claims has piled the pressure on the public sector legal system, but reforming the way tribunals work could ease the problem Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:05 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/making-the-bullies-pay/131130.article http://www.thelawyer.com/making-the-bullies-pay/131130.article Much fanfare accompanied the award in Green v DB Group Services (UK) Limited (2006) IRLR 764 of £828,000 to employee Helen Green, who had suffered a nervous breakdown and a relapse a year later, both brought about by the bullying behaviour of her colleagues. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:11 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/keeping-up-with-equal-opportunities/130786.article http://www.thelawyer.com/keeping-up-with-equal-opportunities/130786.article 2007 was the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All. According to the European Commission, the aim was "to make people more aware of their rights to enjoy equal treatment and a life free of discrimination". Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:01 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/new-labour/130132.article http://www.thelawyer.com/new-labour/130132.article An influx of Eastern European labour is helping North East business. But it's vital that the workers' rights are upheld, says David Gibson Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:05 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/pensions-debt-tough/129912.article http://www.thelawyer.com/pensions-debt-tough/129912.article Section 75 debts are proving a hard nut to crack for the Department of Work and Pensions. Chris Close reports Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:09 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/germanys-equal-measures/129914.article http://www.thelawyer.com/germanys-equal-measures/129914.article Germany's Act on Equal Treatment brings discrimination laws under one blanket, but it will potentially increase the burden for companies, warns Michael Leue Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:07 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/guernsey-employment/129793.article http://www.thelawyer.com/guernsey-employment/129793.article Employees on Guernsey have been given extra protection thanks to recent alterations to the island’s employment laws. By Tom Crawford Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:10 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/age-concern/129675.article http://www.thelawyer.com/age-concern/129675.article One year on from the introduction of age discrimination laws, the feeling persists that they have not been fully utilised. By Naomi Feinstein and Adam Turner. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:11 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/caught-in-the-net/129676.article http://www.thelawyer.com/caught-in-the-net/129676.article The boom of internet networking sites has provided a new avenue through which employers can assess job candidates. But they must ensure decisions are made on relevant criteria. By Sean Nesbitt and Camilla Marriott Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:10 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/people-power/129677.article http://www.thelawyer.com/people-power/129677.article Is it more important to keep hold of people or simply the information they possess? Merrill April looks at cases that have highlighted the issues Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:09 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/pension-schemes/127625.article http://www.thelawyer.com/pension-schemes/127625.article Conversion to LLP status means firms have to reveal the full extent of their pension deficits - and do something about them. Giles Murphy and Peter Maher suggest how to go about this Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:08 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-no-smoke-without-fire/125955.article http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-no-smoke-without-fire/125955.article The smoking ban may stop claims over second-hand smoke, but will the smokers themselves start claiming it's all too unfair? ask David Harper and Anya Switalski Mon, 21 May 2007 00:10 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-when-in-rome/125956.article http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-when-in-rome/125956.article Companies hoping to save money by outsourcing their operations abroad need to do their research, says Martin Warren Mon, 21 May 2007 00:09 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-care-warn/125957.article http://www.thelawyer.com/employment-care-warn/125957.article New legislation gives carers the right to request flexible working. Jane Moorman and Howard Lewis-Nunn on a case that could push the UK's laws even further Mon, 21 May 2007 00:08 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/pensions-rock-and-a-hard-place/125588.article http://www.thelawyer.com/pensions-rock-and-a-hard-place/125588.article Pension fund trustees often have to negotiate with employers, throwing up a host of conflict issues. By John Papadakis and Rosalind Connor Mon, 7 May 2007 09:11 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/discretionary-onus/120144.article http://www.thelawyer.com/discretionary-onus/120144.article Employers must be aware of the extent of their duty to adjust for disabled employees or risk falling foul of the Disability Discrimination Act. By Jane Mann and Charis Martyn Mon, 29 May 2006 00:09 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/home-security/113566.article http://www.thelawyer.com/home-security/113566.article As offshoring takes an ever firmer hold in the UK, Gilbert McClung examines new regulations that protect the vulnerable UK workforce Mon, 17 Jan 2005 10:01 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/salt-in-the-wound/113407.article http://www.thelawyer.com/salt-in-the-wound/113407.article New regulations on employment disputes are far too complicated. Andrew Chamberlain reveals how both employers and employees could lose out Mon, 10 Jan 2005 10:12 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/job-lot/113406.article http://www.thelawyer.com/job-lot/113406.article The Working Time Directive has failed to curb the UK’s long-hours culture. Rebecca Harding-Hill on the European Commission’s plans to restrict the opt-out clause Mon, 10 Jan 2005 10:05 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/contract-killers/113405.article http://www.thelawyer.com/contract-killers/113405.article The legal relationship between employers and employees is constantly evolving and in the UK can be confusing, but a recent ECJ decision provides some clarity. By Tim Johnson Mon, 10 Jan 2005 09:57 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/members-only/112794.article http://www.thelawyer.com/members-only/112794.article There are important liability issues for partners to consider before their firms convert to LLP status. By Peter Garry and Peter Ashford Mon, 8 Nov 2004 01:19 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/man-power/112793.article http://www.thelawyer.com/man-power/112793.article Star partners are increasingly likely to join a new firm with their clients in tow. Law firms need to cover their backs. By Stephen Ralph Mon, 8 Nov 2004 01:15 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/under-pressure/112792.article http://www.thelawyer.com/under-pressure/112792.article LLPs – and the problems they bring with them – are becoming more common. William Wastie on the numerous hurdles to overcome Mon, 8 Nov 2004 01:06 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/fair-dues/112291.article http://www.thelawyer.com/fair-dues/112291.article The Government hopes its Pensions Bill will deal with final salary pension scheme deficits. Ken Titchen and Francois Barker report Mon, 4 Oct 2004 06:12 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/good-hearing/112144.article http://www.thelawyer.com/good-hearing/112144.article Tim Russell gives the lowdown on the forthcoming changes to employment tribunal regulation Mon, 27 Sep 2004 06:17 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/willing-and-disabled/112143.article http://www.thelawyer.com/willing-and-disabled/112143.article From October, the Disability Discrimination Act will apply to businesses with fewer than fifteen employees. Christopher Fisher reports on two important and relevant cases Mon, 27 Sep 2004 06:03 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/whistling-an-unhappy-tune/111814.article http://www.thelawyer.com/whistling-an-unhappy-tune/111814.article The Steve Moxon case shows that whistle-blowing legislation may not protect employees if they go to the press. By Jon Robins Mon, 6 Sep 2004 07:41 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/awards-preview-niche-firm-of-the-year/110483.article http://www.thelawyer.com/awards-preview-niche-firm-of-the-year/110483.article On 22 June, 1400 people will crowd into the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane for the most eagerly-awaited event of the year. With only one week to go, The Lawyer brings you a sneak preview of the shortlisted individuals and teams Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:26 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/awards-preview-employment-team-of-the-year/110467.article http://www.thelawyer.com/awards-preview-employment-team-of-the-year/110467.article On 22 June, 1400 people will crowd into the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane for the most eagerly-awaited event of the year. With only one week to go, The Lawyer brings you a sneak preview of the shortlisted individuals and teams Mon, 14 Jun 2004 11:24 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/doing-the-deed/109998.article http://www.thelawyer.com/doing-the-deed/109998.article Partnership – no longer till death do us part. By Ronnie Fox and Michelle Levin Mon, 17 May 2004 04:22 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/telling-it-how-it-is/108200.article http://www.thelawyer.com/telling-it-how-it-is/108200.article Whistleblowing: Rob Riley and Richard Port clarify the law on the meaning of ‘disclosure’ Mon, 26 Jan 2004 16:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/the-human-cost/108199.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-human-cost/108199.article Legislation protecting employees has thrust employment lawyers into playing a much greater role in commercial transactions. Peter Holt reports Mon, 26 Jan 2004 15:54 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/when-worlds-collide/108187.article http://www.thelawyer.com/when-worlds-collide/108187.article Employment law and tort: will you specialise in both? asks Brian Langstaff QC Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:03 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/lady-of-luck/108191.article http://www.thelawyer.com/lady-of-luck/108191.article Simmons senior partner Janet Gaymer says she has achieved her position purely by chance. But Emma Vere-Jones doesn’t believe her Mon, 26 Jan 2004 09:34 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/george-daviess-football-seminars-see-employment-practice-score-new-clients/107498.article http://www.thelawyer.com/george-daviess-football-seminars-see-employment-practice-score-new-clients/107498.article Manchester firm George Davies Solicitors has won a host of new employment work after launching a scheme to help football clubs nationwide with employment issues. Mon, 3 Nov 2003 17:25 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/mace-and-jones-hires-hr-specialist/107497.article http://www.thelawyer.com/mace-and-jones-hires-hr-specialist/107497.article North West employment firm Mace & Jones has exp-anded its specialist HR consultancy with the hire of HR consultant Vince Housecroft. Mon, 3 Nov 2003 17:24 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/finlands-roschier-signs-up-with-ius-laboris-alliance/107496.article http://www.thelawyer.com/finlands-roschier-signs-up-with-ius-laboris-alliance/107496.article Employment law alliance ius laboris has expanded into Finland with the addition of Finnish firm Roschier Holmberg, taking the total number of firms in the alliance to 20. Mon, 3 Nov 2003 17:23 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/discrimination-policies-get-short-shrift-from-employers/107495.article http://www.thelawyer.com/discrimination-policies-get-short-shrift-from-employers/107495.article Survey shows only 22 per cent of companies prepared for forthcoming age discrimination legislation Mon, 3 Nov 2003 17:09 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/staying-powers/107493.article http://www.thelawyer.com/staying-powers/107493.article The Government’s initiative to confound illegal workers could prove a hindrance to those who choose to do it legally. Nicola Tiffen reports Mon, 3 Nov 2003 17:04 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/the-truth-about-friction/107494.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-truth-about-friction/107494.article Andrew Chamberlain investigates the role of the 'eight-week rule' in the Friction Dynamics dispute Mon, 3 Nov 2003 17:02 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/hard-labour/107492.article http://www.thelawyer.com/hard-labour/107492.article Will the EOC investigation into discrimination against pregnant women help those most in need, or will it just add to the legal minefield? Jessica Learmond-Criqui reports Mon, 3 Nov 2003 16:55 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/flexible-trend/107490.article http://www.thelawyer.com/flexible-trend/107490.article The Government's 'softly softly' approach to introducing flexible working rights for employees seems to be a success. Mon, 3 Nov 2003 16:27 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/the-way-we-work/107485.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-way-we-work/107485.article The Information & Consultation Directive, due in 2005, has been heralded as one of the most significant pieces of employment legislation ever introduced in the UK. John Clinch and Fraser Younson go head-to-head to offer their views on what it will mean for unions and employers Mon, 3 Nov 2003 16:06 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/time-crisis/106574.article http://www.thelawyer.com/time-crisis/106574.article The Government has proposed time limits on legal aid immigration work, heralding it as an attempt to improve quality. But Alison Stanley says it's all about the money Mon, 21 Jul 2003 09:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/the-home-boys/106573.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-home-boys/106573.article Home Office lawyers are critical to the Government's new initiative on unfounded asylum applications, says the Home Office Immigration Team Mon, 21 Jul 2003 09:00 GMT