For Employers
National Insurance rise 'could hurt UK labour market'
2nd March 2010
A forthcoming rise in National Insurance contributions could have a damaging effect on the UK's labour market, according to one expert.The Recruitment and Employment Confederation's (REC) chief executive Kevin Green... Read more
Poor weather 'should not be allowed to damage small firms'
23rd February 2010
Small businesses in Northern Ireland and other parts of the UK should not be forced to suffer during periods of extreme winter weather, it has been suggested.The Federation of Small... Read more
Northern Irish employers 'must maintain skill base'
5th February 2010
Businesses in Northern Ireland have been encouraged to continue their focus on employee skills and training.The Northern Ireland Executive's minister for employment Sir Reg Empey believes that, by doing this,... Read more
Companies 'should think carefully' before reducing staff perks
4th February 2010
Northern Ireland businesses looking to cut back on employee perks such as the provision of free tea and coffee may want to think twice before taking any action, it has... Read more
NI minister aiming to improve small business lending
18th January 2010
A member of the Northern Ireland Executive is aiming to raise awareness of the lending difficulties that some of the country's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) appear to be facing.Sammy... Read more
UK business owners 'should prepare for illness outbreaks'
11th January 2010
Business owners in Northern Ireland and other regions of the UK should ensure that they are prepared to deal with the threats posed by things like serious illnesses, an expert... Read more
UK employers 'should take steps to retain top performers'
11th January 2010
UK employers should take steps to ensure that they do not lose valuable members of their staff in the near future, according to one expert.Survey results published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)... Read more
Graduates 'keen to have a positive impact' on companies
23rd December 2009
During the current economic downturn, graduates are keen to prove their worth to UK businesses by trying to make a positive impact.That is according to the Graduate Recruitment Bureau's Dan... Read more
More than 75% of British businesses have no disability employment policy
8th December 2009
A report released today by ComRes and Remploy states that only 8% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that do not currently employ disabled people have expressed they would have... Read more
New service launched by Wilson Nesbitt a first for Northern Ireland
1st December 2009
In a first for Northern Ireland, Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors of Belfast have launched their new business law guide and document builder website. People visiting www.wilsonnesbittonline.co.uk will have free access to... Read more
Employee engagement 'vital to retain good staff'
30th November 2009
Companies in Northern Ireland and other regions of the UK should ensure they focus on staff engagement, it has been suggested.According to Julia Robertson, chief executive of the global staffing... Read more
Employers set for new workplace harassment guidance
18th November 2009
A number of UK organisations are aiming to tackle workplace harassment and violence by collaborating on new guidance that addresses such issues.Backed by the government, the advice has been produced... Read more
UK recession 'may positively impact' working practices
17th November 2009
British businesses and workers may actually benefit in the long term from some of the effects of the economic downturn, it has been suggested.A total of 37 per cent of... Read more
NI businesses 'must be prepared' for economic recovery
12th November 2009
It is important that Northern Ireland businesses are prepared for future economic recovery, according to one Northern Ireland Executive minister.Labour Force Survey statistics show that the country's unemployment rate stood... Read more
UK firms 'may be concerned' by flexible working security
11th November 2009
Some UK firms may still not fully comprehend how they could adopt flexible working practices through the use of new technologies, it has been claimed.According to Rob Lovell, the chief... Read more
UK employers 'should focus on workplace stress'
4th November 2009
Employers across the UK should take a number of steps to help deal with stress among their workers, it has been suggested.The risk management organisation Aon Consulting believes that companies... Read more
UK firms 'looking for stable tax system'
2nd November 2009
Many UK businesses would like to see the development of a more stable and supportive tax system, new research suggests.Figures published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) show that a number of firms... Read more
Govt SME funding 'could help tackle employee stress'
28th October 2009
New government funding could help British businesses to improve the mental wellbeing of their employees by reducing stress, according to one expert.Ministers recently announced they are to offer financial backing... Read more
Relicensed skills councils 'meeting needs' of NI employers
19th October 2009
The government has relicensed four sector skills councils, in a bid to meet the skill needs of employers across the UK.Skills for Health, SkillsActive, Improve Ltd and Skills for Justice... Read more
NI employers set for new health and safety resource
12th October 2009
Small businesses in Northern Ireland are set to be offered more guidance about how they can manage health and safety issues in the workplace, through the launch of a new... Read more
British employers 'must improve insurance awareness'
7th October 2009
A number of people employed by British companies may not be covered by workplace insurance, new research has suggested.Only around one-third of the employers polled in a survey commissioned by... Read more
Many UK firms 'hoping to employ new staff in 2010'
25th September 2009
A number of UK firms are looking to employ new staff over the course of the next 12 months, research shows.Figures from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) find that... Read more
Rate relief scheme 'offers boost' to NI businesses
24th September 2009
Plans to introduce a rate relief scheme for small businesses in Northern Ireland could offer support to a number of firms during the economic downturn, according to one organisation.The Northern... Read more
NI businesses urged to seek employment support
21st September 2009
Businesses in Northern Ireland struggling through the recession have been urged to seek financial support to stay afloat and maintain jobs during the downturn.Seasonally adjusted figures from the Labour Force... Read more
Businesses 'need to prepare for further swine flu outbreaks'
21st August 2009
Businesses need to prepare themselves for a second wave of swine flu, it has been claimed.The World Health Organization has issued a warning that nations across the globe need to... Read more
'More needs to be done' to encourage workplace equality
13th August 2009
There is still "much to be done" to close gender equality gaps that exist in workplaces across the UK and Northern Ireland, an expert has claimed.Karen Gill, co-founder of support... Read more
FSB calls for swine flu aid
29th July 2009
Companies across the UK and Northern Ireland should be given more government support to get through the current swine flu pandemic, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The organisation... Read more
Northern Ireland architecture sector badly hit by downturn
31st March 2009
As many as 400 jobs have been lost in Northern Ireland's once-booming architecture sector over the past 12 months alone, it has been revealed. New figures compiled by the Royal... Read more
Health experts call for action on night shifts
16th March 2009
Experts have called for greater recognition of the health dangers posed by long-term shift working.BBC Radio Scotland's The Investigation looked into the risks associated with night shifts after discovering that... Read more
Redundancy a time to reassess skills
5th February 2009
One of the pieces of advice solicitors in Northern Ireland can give to their clients if they are made redundant is to think about what other skills they could use... Read more
Northern Ireland unemployed to hit 50,000
22nd January 2009
Job losses have become an unfortunate part of everyday life in the UK thanks to the financial downturn.Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to cope with pressures placed... Read more
Redundancies expected in NI education sector
9th December 2008
Close to 500 redundancies are to be made in Northern Ireland as a result of the creation of a new single education authority, reports say.Five existing education boards are to... Read more
Redundancies should be 'a last resort'
12th November 2008
In news that may be of interest to solicitors in Northern Ireland, employers have been advised to explore all other options before deciding to make people redundant during the credit... Read more
Redundancies predicted in Northern Ireland as crunch bites
30th October 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland may find themselves dealing with thousands of redundancy issues following news that 22,000 construction and engineering jobs could be lost in the region.A PricewaterhouseCoopers survey commissioned... Read more
New wage proposals not the best deal, says union
14th October 2008
A new national wage agreement is "by no means the best deal", according to the head of Ireland's largest employment union.Jack O'Connor, the general president of the Services, Industrial, Professional... Read more
Law Society review could change rules for bigger firms
10th October 2008
A new review commissioned by the Law Society could see solicitors from small and large firms regulated under a different set of rules.The Lawyer reports that solicitors from large, corporate... Read more
Employees putting career above well-being according to survey
9th October 2008
Workers in the UK are putting their job ahead of their health as increasing financial pressures mean people are more and more reluctant to take days off, it has been... Read more
New car registration plummets from last year
7th October 2008
The number of new cars registered in Northern Ireland has dropped by 30 per cent over the past year, according to statistics published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and... Read more
Teachers 'should not be placed on sex offenders register for pupil affairs'
6th October 2008
The general secretary of the National Association of Schoolmasters' Union of Women Teachers has called for teachers who have sexual relationships with pupils over the age of 16 not to... Read more
Calls made to end 'employment injustices'
11th September 2008
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called for an end to inequality in the workplace.Personneltoday.com reports on the comments by TUC general secretary Brendan Barber, which may well interest solicitors... Read more
Responsible handling of data called for
10th September 2008
Businesses and other organisations that handle private and confidential information should be held accountable for the way they use such data, it has been claimed.According to Becky Hogge, an executive... Read more
8,000 job cuts 'hidden'
5th September 2008
Plans by a group of five senior civil servants which suggested that 8,000 jobs be cut from the public sector have remained hidden until today, a report says.The group secretly... Read more
Support for paid training at work
5th September 2008
A legal right to allow people to complete paid training for their job is supported by 71 per cent of people, a poll says.YouGov research for the Trades Union Congress... Read more
UK businesses will have to pay a fee for employing migrant workers
15th August 2008
UK businesses that employ skilled workers from outside the European Union will have to pay fees under new immigration rules.In news that could interest solicitors and legal professionals, businesses that... Read more
'No reform' for employment law
4th August 2008
Employment law will not go back to the standards of the 1970s and 1980s, business minister and chairman of Labour's national policy forum Pat McFadden told trade unions, the Financial... Read more
Most employers 'already beyond statutory requirements'
29th July 2008
The majority of employers in Britain and Northern Ireland offer equality policies which go further than the current statutory requirements, Employment Review has found.In a survey of 150 organisations, only... Read more
Employment law myth dispelled
25th July 2008
In response to confusion surrounding UK employment law rules on family discrimination, Computer Weekly has issued guidance for employers on the issue.According to the publication, solicitors will advise that asking... Read more
Companies 'need to be well-versed in employment law'
14th July 2008
Firms in Great Britain and Northern Ireland need to ensure they and their staff are kept up-to-date with employment law regulations in order to protect themselves from legal action it... Read more
Tribunal risk for accent discrimination employers
26th June 2008
Employers in Northern Ireland who discriminate against job applicants with certain accents are at risk of facing tribunals, it has been revealed.A survey carried out by a firm of solicitors... Read more
Workplace injuries and fatalities 'underestimated'
19th June 2008
Academic research has claimed that official figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) "masks" the number of workplace deaths and harm caused by workplace injuries.Professor Steve Tombs and Dr.... Read more
Lack of health insurance for older workers 'could lead to claims'
19th June 2008
Employers in Northern Ireland failing to provide health insurance for older workers when they offer it to younger employees could be at risk of age discrimination claims.According to Personnel Today,... Read more
Employment increase in Northern Ireland 'bucks UK trend'
12th June 2008
At the end of the first quarter, the number of people in paid work in Northern Ireland was at a record level. Unemployment in the province stands at a seasonally-adjusted... Read more
TUPE guidance issued by ICO
11th June 2008
Employers transferring their businesses to new owners have been given new guidance to help them to comply with the Data Protection Act when providing information about employees to potential buyers.The... Read more
Employers 'must protect loneworkers'
4th June 2008
Employers, including those in Northern Ireland, have to ensure that members of staff who go out on their own are protected, the chief executive of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust told... Read more
Northern Ireland employment law could change
2nd June 2008
Employment law in Northern Ireland could change when the results of two new public consultations are announced.The NI employment minister Sir Reg Empey said there was a need to extend... Read more
'Some workers face sexual abuse'
8th May 2008
A number of migrant and vulnerable employees face sexual abuse in the workplace, according to the Trade Union Congress (TUC).Research from the body has found that such workers face a... Read more
Female job applicants 'face discrimination'
7th May 2008
Women looking for jobs are still being discriminated against because of the chance that they may become pregnant, according to the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA).The ELA's secretary Richard Linskell claimed... Read more
Acas launching revised grievance policies
6th May 2008
Disputes in the workplace may be made easier to solve by new guidance on grievances and dismissals, the employment advisory service claims.The new code, produced by Acas, is now open... Read more
New corporate manslaughter rules 'could mean more business for NI solicitors'
2nd April 2008
On April 6th the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force.There have been a number of failed cases of prosecutions against companies for corporate manslaughter because the... Read more
Company law changes 'will impact solicitors in Northern Ireland'
1st April 2008
High street accountants and solicitors are to receive information from the government explaining how they will be affected by changes in company law.The Companies Act 2006 is intended to simplify... Read more
Solicitors in Northern Ireland 'should fight for higher compensation rates'
25th March 2008
Fines for companies found responsible for the death of one of their employees or a member of the public are on average less than 1/700th of their annual turnover, according... Read more
Nuclear workers risk heart health
6th March 2008
While solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland may be used to dealing with clients who have developed cancer from working with nuclear materials, there may be an even larger type... Read more
Employee litigation 'biggest business risk'
6th March 2008
Businesses in Belfast and Northern Ireland could find that their biggest risk of financial loss may come if an employee contacts their solicitors following poor treatment, experts say.According to Hiscox,... Read more
Newspaper seller embroiled in tax case
5th March 2008
A man who organised a newspaper selling group in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has had to contact his solicitors after being investigated for tax issues.Not only that, but 28 Romanians who... Read more
Solicitors see more RSI
29th February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are seeing more claims against employers for repetitive strain injury (RSI), statistics show.Of the work-related injuries that solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland see,... Read more
Agency employees could be more protected
22nd February 2008
Solicitors could see more temporary workers coming to them for help after the government is considering extending the rights of agency workers in Belfast and Northern Ireland.Although some employers in... Read more
Employers 'must consider back pain'
21st February 2008
Employers in Belfast and Northern Ireland should consider reviewing the problem of work-related back pain if they do not want to be taken to court by solicitors if an employee... Read more
Ageist bosses could face £45m bill
21st February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are being increasingly called on to mediate in cases of age discrimination.Yet experts warn that employers in Belfast and Northern Ireland could end up... Read more
Charity fined after voicemail sacking
18th February 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have secured nearly £35,000 in compensation from a charity after two women were unfairly dismissed from their jobs, with one of the ladies fired via voicemail.Marilyn... Read more
NI contractor fined for serious negligence
18th February 2008
Contractors in Belfast and Northern Ireland have been sent a stern message to take health and safety regulations seriously after a court ordered a hefty fine for a breach in... Read more
Solicitors could secure more compensation
5th February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland will be able to secure more money in compensation for people treated unfairly at works thanks to updated guidelines.Under the Employment Rights (Increase of... Read more
ECJ backs mother in landmark discrimination case
4th February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland could see a surge in a new type of claim after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has backed a working mother's claims against... Read more
More workers 'happy in their jobs'
30th January 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland could see fewer claims for people being badly treated at work, as studies show that employers seem to be increasingly concerned with being fair... Read more
More workers 'happy in their jobs'
30th January 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland could see fewer claims for people being badly treated at work, as studies show that employers seem to be increasingly concerned with being fair... Read more
Care workers injured in attack
29th January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland could become involved in more criminal injury cases involving young offenders if care workers do not deal with the problems in juvenile halls.According to the Belfast... Read more
Vital for NI employers to be savvy
29th January 2008
Vital for NI employers to be savvySolicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are likely to see a great deal of claims regarding unfairness at work if employers do not figure... Read more
Care workers injured in attack
29th January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland could become involved in more criminal injury cases involving young offenders if care workers do not deal with the problems in juvenile halls.According to the Belfast... Read more
Vital for NI employers to be savvy
29th January 2008
Vital for NI employers to be savvySolicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are likely to see a great deal of claims regarding unfairness at work if employers do not figure... Read more
Line managers 'need employment education'
16th January 2008
Solicitors who are recruited to assist in employment tribunals in Belfast and Northern Ireland may find that line managers are most often the cause of complaint among employees, a new... Read more
Line managers 'need employment education'
16th January 2008
Solicitors who are recruited to assist in employment tribunals in Belfast and Northern Ireland may find that line managers are most often the cause of complaint among employees, a new... Read more
First NI age discrimination case won
10th January 2008
Solicitors have helped to secure compensation for a man in the first ever age discrimination case ever seen in Belfast and Northern Ireland.Terence McCoy, from Newtownards, contacted solicitors after he... Read more
Unison lodges 33,000 claims in New Year
9th January 2008
Unison has already launched 33,000 equal pay claims to begin its New Year campaign, meaning that solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland are likely to be very busy in 2008.According... Read more
Tougher penalties for bad employers
19th December 2007
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland should see fewer claims from employees after a new employment bill has been published to ensure bosses are fairer.Even if businesses do exploit or... Read more
Ageism 'affects young as well as old'
4th December 2007
New research has found that solicitors in Northern Ireland and Britain could see an increase in cases relating to ageism brought by young people in the near future. A recent... Read more
Extreme team building brought to an end
4th December 2007
Companies are set to be forced to end their extreme team bonding sessions with the introduction of new legislation into Britain and Northern Ireland. Solicitors could see claims being brought... Read more
Employers offering flexible working
3rd December 2007
New research has found that the vast majority of employers in Britain and Northern Ireland will now offer flexible working initiatives for employees. According to the research, which was commissioned... Read more
Social worker wins damages after 'threat'
3rd December 2007
Solicitors of a social worker who was sacked after threatening a teenager have secured damages in Northern Ireland courts.Laurence O'Connor was sacked from a church-run hostel after allegedly threatening a... Read more
Subbies owed thousands by haulage firm
23rd November 2007
Northern Ireland solicitors may see an increasing number of sub-contractors coming to them for legal advice after Reid Transport has gone into administration, owing them tens of thousands of pounds.The... Read more
TV presenter secures damages
20th November 2007
Belfast solicitors have secured compensation from BBC Northern Ireland for the corporation's former presenter George Jones after libellous remarks were broadcast about him.Mr Jones sought the help of solicitors as... Read more
Fire crews to get fair deal?
12th November 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland may see fewer fire fighters claiming compensation for discriminatory treatment if the Fire Brigade Union (FBU) makes its point successfully at the Croydon employment tribunal on... Read more
Carer claims for discrimination
19th October 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland will be watching the outcome of a discrimination case heard by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) last week very closely, as a new... Read more
Quarry firm fined for disclosure failures
15th October 2007
A quarrying company has been found guilty of failing to report the ill-health of an employee as well as breaching health and safety regulations.The law requires employers to report industrial... Read more
Caution on age discrimination laws
10th October 2007
After the first age discrimination claims following new laws have seen tough decisions by judges, People Management magazine has warned employers to take the legislation seriously.Solicitors in Britain and Northern... Read more
Acra warns of asbestos risk
2nd October 2007
While asbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in Britain and Northern Ireland, The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (Arca) says it difficult for workers to know when they... Read more
Disabled employees unequal in healthcare
28th September 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland are likely to see many clients who work in healthcare pursuing claims for unequal treatment in the workplace, according to a new study.The Disability... Read more
Unfair pay claims rocket
25th September 2007
The number of women in Britain and Northern Ireland taking legal action over unfair pay is rocketing, according to the latest statistics.There were 44,013 unfair pay claims heard by the... Read more
Foundry worker found to be honest
21st September 2007
A foundry worker who broke his back has been awarded compensation by a judge who believed he had been honest in his claim, despite photographic evidence conflicting with his story.David... Read more
Education Worker claims unfair dismissal
21st September 2007
An Education Worker is taking the London Borough of Camden Council to an employment tribunal, claiming unfair dismissal, race discrimination and victimisation.Salik Miah worked for the council in their education... Read more
Cancer charity in sex discrimination case
19th September 2007
A woman from west Belfast has won her case for sex discrimination against Northern Ireland charity Action Cancer.According to UTV, the charity will now have to pay out over £30,000... Read more
Epileptic beats the bullies
18th September 2007
An epileptic woman who was employed by Estee Lauder has been told she will receive compensation after an employment tribunal ruled that she had been a victim of bullying. The... Read more
Asbestos claims triple
12th September 2007
The number of claims and criminal prosecutions in Britain and Northern Ireland for asbestos poisoning at work is on the rise and more than tripled last year.Under the Control of... Read more
Charity director wins unfair dismissal case
11th September 2007
The former director of the London Irish Centre as been awarded compensation of £46,537 after a tribunal found that she had been unfairly dismissed and had suffered sex discrimination.Margaret Murnane... Read more
Employment claims driven up
6th September 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland will have dealt with a sharp increase in equal pay cases as the number of cases rose by 155 per cent to 44,013 year-on-year.According... Read more
Incapable worker loses claim
3rd September 2007
Even with the help of solicitors, a Glasgow biscuit factory worker was not able to win his claim for unfair dismissal, after being sacked for turning up at work the... Read more
Hammer man wins damages for severed hand
30th August 2007
Bryan Banham has been awarded a six-figure sum in damages after his hand was severed while he was rebuilding a factory in Suffolk.In February, the 31-year-old was working for foundation... Read more
Law beats lawyers in discrimination case
23rd August 2007
Law firm Clifford Chance has paid an undisclosed sum in compensation to a former partner in the first claim of sexual orientation discrimination against solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland.... Read more
Belfast Airport workers win unfair dismissal case
22nd August 2007
Nearly £600,000 in damages has been awarded to 22 security staff in Northern Ireland, who were sacked for going on strike for a row with their employer five years ago.The... Read more
Employee wins compensation after near-fatal accident
21st August 2007
A Bradford businessman has been jailed for six months and forced to pay £90,000 in compensation after a near-death accident on his building site left a man in a coma.When... Read more
Many work-related accidents not reported
21st August 2007
After the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) published statistics of work-related deaths and injuries in Britain and Northern Ireland between 2005 and 2006, Consult GEE says that the full picture... Read more
Welshman wins compensation for ladder accident
20th August 2007
Michael Morgan has won £45,000 in compensation after he fell from an unstable ladder at work and broke both feet.Mr Morgan was working as a mason for Pembrokeshire County Council... Read more
IOSH says health and safety is common sense
16th August 2007
While people working in Britain and Northern Ireland deserve to be protected at work, the president elect of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) says that health and... Read more
Printers a health and safety risk?
10th August 2007
Offices in Britain and Northern Ireland could see a glut of employees reaching for their solicitors' numbers if research into the health risks of modern office printers is proved to... Read more
Men 'sold out' over salary at Sellafield
9th August 2007
After it was revealed that male employees at Sellafield nuclear power plant are paid £4,000 less than females that do a similar job, 370 men have announced that they will... Read more
Solicitors not having to deal with smoking ban breaches
1st August 2007
It seems that Northern Ireland's smokers have by and large accepted the smoking ban, with the majority of businesses being compliant with the new laws.In the three months that the... Read more
Stats published for workplace injuries and deaths
31st July 2007
Provisional figures for the year from 2006 to 2007 have been published by the Health and Safety Executive, revealing that the number of workers killed by fatal injuries in Britain... Read more
Directors' fear of litigation increases
27th July 2007
Research by Eversheds has shown that most executives fear solicitors, with 70 per cent of directors in Britain and Northern Ireland claiming they are more likely to be prosecuted than... Read more
Illegal landlord smoked out
26th July 2007
Hamish Howitt will be the first landlord to involve solicitors in the smoking ban across Britain and Northern Ireland as it was found that the consumption of tobacco occurred on... Read more
Firm fined over unsafe forklifts
23rd July 2007
Following two workplace accidents caused by poorly managed forklift trucks, Norlec Engineering has been ordered to pay £20,000 for failing to protect its employees.Both Stephen Hewitt and Ian Hustings were... Read more
Sex discrimination case thrown out
16th July 2007
Investment bank BNP Paribas has been vindicated after a working mother attempted to sue the company for sex discrimination and victimization after she was dismissed. Katharina Tofeji claimed she had... Read more
Big bosses disagree with equality law
16th July 2007
The majority of senior executives do not want women to be paid the same salary as men, a new poll has revealed. Despite legislation meaning that women in Britain and... Read more
Lack of black solicitors in UK law firms
12th July 2007
Only 19 per cent of major law firms in the UK have black partners, according to the Black Solicitors Network's (BSN) diversity league table for 2007. The Lawyer reports that... Read more
Compensation for pregnancy dismissal
11th July 2007
An assistant manageress of a hotel in Perthshire has won £8,184 compensation for sex discrimination after being fired for being pregnant. An Edinburgh employment tribunal heard that Tracey Lamond... Read more
Quinn wins dermatitis compensation
11th July 2007
James Quinn has won an undisclosed amount of compensation after solicitors negotiated a settlement with his former employers for a work-related dermatitis claim. Mr Quinn, a machine driver for Mone... Read more
New age discrimination law to be tested
10th July 2007
Unless solicitors can resolve the case at the last minute, the first claim of age discrimination could come to court since new laws were passed in October. Peter Bloxham is... Read more
Welsh women in equal pay campaign
9th July 2007
Unison, Wales' biggest trade union, is in talks with solicitors about taking legal action on local councils after it found that thousands of women working in the public sector are... Read more
Ten PSNI cases thrown out of court
4th July 2007
Mr Justice Patrick Coghlin has thrown out claims from all ten of the main complainants in the McClurg case against the Police Authority for Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Chief... Read more
Minister says workers dying needlessly
2nd July 2007
North Down MLA Leslie Cree has appealed to the minister for Enterprise Trade and Investment to invest more in ensuring that construction workers are aware of safety precautions.Mr Cree said... Read more
Mesothelioma victim awarded compensation
27th June 2007
Ken McDonald of Barrow has won £102,500 in compensation after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, which he developed from being exposed to asbestos in the workplace.The 67-year-old, who was a former... Read more
False CV sackings could be unlawful
25th June 2007
Although last week Patrick Imbardelli, chief executive of Intercontinental Hotels' Asia Pacific Region resigned after his employers found he had lied on his CV, solicitors warn that firing someone for... Read more
NI inquest hears of faulty forklift
21st June 2007
On the second day of an inquest into the death of a man in Northern Ireland, the court has heard that the forklift truck that claimed the 59-year-old's life had... Read more
Hearing over first day of work death
20th June 2007
Two representatives from the construction industry have appeared in court to answer health and safety charges after a 17-year-old from Northern Ireland was killed in an accident on his first... Read more
Companies should be firm on smoking ban
19th June 2007
Solicitors have warned that some employers who try to accommodate smokers by providing shelters outside for staff could be breaking the law if they are not careful with the construction... Read more
UK employers evade European accusations
18th June 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland will have noted the news that the UK government has successfully fought off a legal challenge brought by the European Commission (EC) over health... Read more
Firm fined after hand injury
15th June 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to businesses to ensure that health and safety is assured after a firm was fined for breaches when a worker's... Read more
Apprentice questions inappropriate
15th June 2007
Solicitors have pointed out that if employers made the same comments as Sir Alan Sugar does to potential employees in TV's The Apprentice, they could face charges of discrimination.Tony Bourne,... Read more
Minister pledges support for the disabled
14th June 2007
Disabled people in Britain and Northern Ireland may have to visit the solicitors less often for discrimination cases, if the pledges of a government minister come to fruition.Employment and learning... Read more
Top firms to tackle worker exploitation
14th June 2007
Land Securities, Serco and Jaeger are among the firms who have agreed to join the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to try to tackle the problem of exploitation of employees.Some of... Read more
'Dodgy' ladders to be ditched
6th June 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that it will use a 'ladder exchange' scheme to replace 4,000 'dodgy' ladders from workplaces across Britain and Northern Ireland.This news could... Read more
Quiet music to the ears
1st June 2007
Managers of orchestras in Britain and Northern Ireland may face trips to the solicitors for harming the health of orchestra employees if they do not comply with new EU regulations... Read more
Agency workers unsure of their rights
31st May 2007
Temporary workers in Britain and Northern Ireland are unsure of whether to approach their solicitors when incidents occur in the workplace, as research reveals that they are unsure of their... Read more
DWP appeals to employers to prioritise the disabled
25th May 2007
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) minister, Lord McKenzie, has called on employers to take responsibility to help disabled people achieve social inclusion.He appealed for managers to ensure the... Read more
Lifesaver receives payout for sacking
25th May 2007
A Citizens Advice Bureau worker has received £18,000 compensation for unfair dismissal after she was sacked for breaching confidentiality rules, even though her actions led to a life being saved.Terri... Read more
Gay nurses win record discrimination payout
24th May 2007
Two psychiatric nurses have been awarded a six-figure compensation payout after a tribunal found that they had been treated unfairly because they were lesbians.Barchester healthcare has been ordered to pay... Read more
Smoking ban may involve legal implications
22nd May 2007
The smoking ban in Northern Ireland may lead to solicitors seeing fewer claims for smoke-related illnesses in employees, but recent commentary has not fully addressed wider implications for employers, according... Read more
Solicitors report more mesothelioma
21st May 2007
The British Mesothelioma Register's statistics show that mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is on the rise. Mesothelioma deaths have risen from 153 in 1968, to 1969 in 2004,... Read more
Businesses warned to insure against Corporate Manslaughter Bill
21st May 2007
Businesses should be aware that they face big bills and trips to the solicitors if they do not prepare for the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter Bill.The bill should be... Read more
Epidemic of epilepsy discrimination
18th May 2007
Charity Epilepsy Action has accused employers of continuing to discriminate against people with epileptic conditions, by either not employing them or treating them less favourably than other workers while in... Read more
Schools, contractors and councils warned of asbestos risk
17th May 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has found it necessary to alert local authorities, schools and contractors to the dangers of disturbing asbestos, following a case involving all three groups... Read more
Minimum wage dodgers targeted
17th May 2007
The government has announced plans to crack down on employers that are paying below the minimum wage.Trade and industry secretary, Alistair Darling, is proposing a raft of new options that... Read more
PSNI to promote women PCs
17th May 2007
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is holding a seminar to promote the profile of females in the police force, the Belfast Telegraph reports.Women In Policing, which will be... Read more
Councils face disability rap
16th May 2007
Five councils are set to face legal action after failing to comply with the regulations on disability equality.The action against the councils comes after the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) issued... Read more
Directors urged to tackle health and safety
16th May 2007
Company directors in Britain and Northern Ireland have been urged to take the lead on improving health and safety standards in their companies.Over 300 senior personnel from some of Britain... Read more
Firm is fined £2,500 after construction accident
11th April 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a warning that construction firms should ensure proper safety measures after a Lancashire worker was awarded costs after falling through a roof.Steven Davieson... Read more
Gender equality top of agenda
27th March 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland will get a "timely prompt" to remember their own equal opportunities laws this April.The rest of Britain will see the introduction of the new Gender Equality... Read more
Northern Ireland hopes for corporate tax break
19th March 2007
Officials in Northern Ireland are calling on the chancellor to introduce a corporate tax break for the region's businesses.Solicitors in Northern Ireland could see a change in the corporate tax... Read more
Landmark ruling in employment case
28th February 2007
A new ruling in an employment tribunal could have significant implications for the way in which employment contracts are drawn up in the UK.Anne Coulombeau, 24, of Nottingham, has won... Read more
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