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  • Denial of Christmas bonus can amount to sex discrimination

    Royaume-Uni 31/10/1999
    The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that a Christmas bonus constitutes pay within the meaning of Article 141 of the EC Treaty, even if it is paid voluntarily by the employer and even if it is...
  • Unfair dismissal

    Royaume-Uni 18/10/1999
    On 14th October, the Government announced that 25th October will be the implementation date for the increase in the unfair dismissal compensation limit from GBP12,000 to GBP50,000. Certain other changes...
  • Part-timer claims - Preston 2

    Royaume-Uni 16/09/1999
    The Advocate General has delivered his opinion in the Preston v Wolverhampton case. The main issue for consideration was whether or not UK time limits which apply to claims by part-time employees for retrospective...
  • Part-timer claims - Preston 1

    Royaume-Uni 15/09/1999
    The Advocate General has delivered his opinion in the Preston v Wolverhampton case. The main issue for consideration was whether or not UK time limits which apply to claims by part-time employees for retrospective...
  • The truth about Levett v Biotrace

    Royaume-Uni 02/09/1999
    Sandy Henderson acted for Biotrace International PLC in the Court of Appeal hearing. In Levett -v- Biotrace International plc, the Court of Appeal upheld His Honour Judge Jack’s decision that Mr...
  • Welcome changes to Working Time Regulations

    Royaume-Uni 02/09/1999
    In spite of voluble opposition by the TUC, the Working Time Regulations will be amended. Simon Jeffreys summarises. In July, the DTI announced proposals to relax the Working Time Regulations following...
  • Changes to consultation obligations on redundancies and business transfers

    Royaume-Uni 02/09/1999
    Simon Jeffreys explains how the new consultation obligations are more complex and impose increased penalties for failure to comply. The Government has amended the consultation obligations on collective...
  • European Works Councils

    Royaume-Uni 02/09/1999
    European Works Councils are set to become established forums in large UK multinationals. In this article Sandy Henderson explores the options available to management. The Transnational Information and...
  • Does Big Brother have a future?

    Royaume-Uni 02/09/1999
    Hidden behind a two-way mirror, Anna Jones keeps a watchful eye on workplace surveillance. 1984 may be history, but Big Brother seems to be our future. Employee surveillance is reportedly on the increase;...
  • Personnel Records and the Data Protection Act 1998

    Royaume-Uni 02/09/1999
    The Data Protection Act 1998 makes a number of important changes to the handling of personnel records. Rebecca Barnett provides some guidance. The Data Protection Act 1998 (the “Act”) (which...