Legal News

The Court permitted the claim of Caste discrimination to proceed to a full hearing

‘Severe obesity’ could be a disability for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010

The Government’s new ‘fit for work’ referral service is due to launch in 2015.

This decision may seem a little harsh on employees, as their Employment Tribunal clock may start ‘ticking’ without them even knowing of this.

Many recruiters have already recognised there is a problem and have steered clear of problematic umbrella companies

HMRC have confirmed that, on or after 6 April 2015, business entity tests will not be taken into account when carrying out an IR35 enquiry.

The aim of this ban is to “improve equality in the labour market” and ensure opportunities are presented to British workers, vacancies at the same time as EEA workers.

Recruiters who act as employers who may find themselves in the position of transferor of the costly consequences of not providing employee liability information.

According to ACAS’s statistics, it has conciliated in a total of 37,404 cases.

Recruiters who act as employers, when drafting settlement agreements, a settlement sum being “tax free” can aid negotiations and encourage settlement.