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European courts consider whether obesity can be classed as a disability
Posted: 2nd April 2015
A recent discrimination case, heard in the Danish District Court, has led to the possibility that obesity could be classed as a ‘disability’. The claimant, Mr Kaltoft, worked as a child-minder for 15 years, until he was dismissed in November 2010. Mr Kaltoft who, according to data from the World Health Association, is considered to […]
[Series] Employer-Friendly Policies – Time-Off for Pregnant Mothers’ Partners for Ante-Natal Appointments
Posted: 18th February 2015
[This is part two of a three part series on the “employer-friendly” policies which the Coalition Government have implemented during their tenure.] The employer-friendly policies have the aim of reducing potential liabilities on employers in order to encourage employment within the workplace. With the lowest unemployment figures since late 2008, 1.96 million at the end […]
[Series] Employer-Friendly Policies – Flexing Working Requests for All
Posted: 23rd December 2014
[This is part one of a three part series on the “employer-friendly” policies which the Coalition Government have implemented during their tenure.] The employer-friendly policies have the aim of reducing potential liabilities on employers in order to encourage employment within the workplace. With the lowest unemployment figures since late 2008, 1.97 million at the end […]
Overtime Pay Should Be Included Within Holiday Pay
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Posted: 5th November 2014
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that payments in respect of regular non-guaranteed overtime should be included as part of a workers’ holiday pay. This decision follows hot on the heels of a recent decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that commission payments should be included as part of a workers’ pay. […]
Should Convicted Sports People Be Able to Compete Again?
Posted: 17th October 2014
I was asked to answer this question recently on our local radio station (BBC Radio Northampton). This was a topic on Helen Blaby’s lunchtime show where they picked up on the subject following the Oscar Pistorius case and, more closer to home, Sheffield United footballer Chedwyn (Ched) Evans. The International Paralympic Committee have said that […]
ACAS Early Conciliation Process – It’s Good to Conciliate
Posted: 8th May 2014
As of 6th May 2014, claimants who wish to bring a tribunal claim against their employers must now engage in the compulsory “Early Conciliation” process. This process is facilitated by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) and is aimed at encouraging the parties to reach a settlement to any employment dispute without having to […]
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