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Age discrimination It is now unlawful to discriminate in the workplace on the grounds of age. The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 came into force on 1 October 2006. It is the first discrimination legislation which potentially affects every person throughout their working life. It applies to all employers, employees, applicants for work, trainees and many more. Do your HR policies comply? Visit our age discrimination zone to find out more. |
A more balanced work and family life The UK Government has embarked on a significant legislative programme, designed to offer practical support for working families, while introducing measures that employers have indicated would be helpful for them. The main aim is to extend statutory maternity pay, statutory adoption pay and maternity allowance and extend the right to request flexible working to adults caring for spouses, parents or partners. more... |
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articles
Law-Now
13.08.2008
Two recent EAT cases, MacCulloch v Imperial Chemical Industries PLC [2008], and Loxley v BAE Systems Land Systems [2008], have highlighted the importance of...Law-Now
12.08.2008
Today, it’s vital to take account of the laws on informing and consulting on collective redundancies, and the need to remove or justify any age discriminatory...Law-Now
08.08.2008
The UNITE trade union has announced a £5 million out of court settlement over the MoD’s failure to inform and consult the union over the transfer of fast jet...
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Law-Now
21.02.2007
The Employment law teams of the CMS member firms have produced a guide on Discrimination in Europe. The Brochure provides an overview of discrimination laws in...Law-Now/Law-Now Hungary/Law-Now Romania/Law-Now Czech Republic/Law-Now Russia/Law-Now Slovakia/Law-Now Poland
09.02.2007
M&A activity is at record volume, but lessons learned from previous booms have taught us that it is essential to enhance business and shareholder value by...Law-Now
22.03.2004
Tolley Publishing has recently produced its Workplace Accident Handbook, a practical guide for managers, safety professionals and in-house lawyers. As one of...