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Feb

2013

Employment

Dependants’ leave – how long is too long?

In the case of Naisbett v Npower Limited an Employment Tribunal considered whether a mother’s seven days’ absence over 12 months was a reasonable amount of dependants’ leave in order to care for her child. Background Employees are entitled to unpaid time off work to deal with particular situations affecting their dependants. This might include… Read more »

Posted by Employment Law

On February 11, 2013

Feb

2013

Employment

Beware of the barrister: apportioning liability for discrimination

Employees (and ex-employees) often bring discrimination claims against multiple respondents, most commonly against their employer and one of their colleagues as an individual. In the recent case of London Borough of Hackney v Sivanandan, the Court of Appeal considered how compensation for discrimination should be apportioned between multiple parties. Ms Sivanandan, a race equality adviser… Read more »

Posted by Julie Keir

On February 7, 2013

Feb

2013

Employment

The Children and Families Bill – shared parental leave and flexible working

The Children and Families Bill was published yesterday, giving effect to the proposals for reform announced in November 2012. It includes new rights to shared parental leave and pay and the extension of the right to request flexible working to all employees. Shared Parental Leave The government’s commitment to creating a more flexible and equal… Read more »

Posted by Julie Keir

On February 6, 2013

Feb

2013

Employment

Criminal record checks – too much disclosure?

Following the ruling in R (on the application of T) v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester and others (2013), the Government is set to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision that it is a breach of human rights to require people to disclose criminal convictions to certain employers. The legal position According to the Stuart… Read more »

Posted by Julie Keir

On February 4, 2013

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