28 September 2010 | Michael Oberwarth
April and October are two of the most important months in employers’ calendars, as these are the months when changes to employment law are made each year.
So what should employers be aware of this...
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3 September 2010 | Michael Oberwarth
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and the British Chambers of Commerce have co-published a new guide to help small and medium-sized businesses comply with equal pay legislation.
This guide,...
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27 August 2010 | Michael Oberwarth
A consultation paper on the public sector equality duty under the Equality Act 2010 has been launched by the Government Equalities Office.
Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, which received Royal...
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16 August 2010 | Michael Oberwarth
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills has launched a consultation on the future of the right of employees to request time off from work to train.
This right is quite new, having only been...
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