In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the summer bank holiday is on the last Monday of August, whereas, in Scotland it is on the first Monday of the month.
Read morePhilosophical Beliefs in Employment Law
An employment judge has struck out an employee’s claim on the basis of it having “no reasonable prospect of success,” because the woman’s employer was not aware of her philosophical beliefs.
Read moreCigarette Companies Lose Case
In a landmark ruling, the high court in Australia have announced that, by the end of this year, cigarette manufacturers there will have to brand and sell tobacco products in plain green packets, with their brand name in a tiny…
Read moreSunday Trading Laws Under Scrutiny
Several commentators have suggested that the temporary relaxation of the Sunday trading laws during the Olympics was a smokescreen for making them permanent, and those rumblings are becoming louder, as government plans to do just that are unveiled.
Read moreGreater Employer Redundancy Responsibilities Proposed By EU
The European Committee of Employment and Social Affairs has drafted a report called Information and Consultation of Workers, Anticipation and Management of Restructuring, which recommends that companies offer greater assistance to employees affected by redundancy, which will be put to…
Read moreHomeowners Could Face Legal Action
It has been announced that homeowners in the Republic of Ireland could face legal action if they have not paid a 100 Euros household charge.
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