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UK: Dismissal compensation - employers can be liable for value of death in service benefit payout where employee dies shortly after dismissal
Compensation for unfair and discriminatory dismissal can include the value of a death in service benefit, as this is a loss suffered by the employee …
UK: Constructive dismissal - employers may prevent a breach of trust and confidence by making amends for mistreatment
Employers should always investigate employee complaints of mistreatment and make amends if appropriate. Where the conduct complained of is not yet …
UK: Redundancy - continued confusion over whether reduction in total hours, rather than total employees, qualifies
Last month we reported an EAT ruling (Packman) that a reduction in total employee hours needed, ie in full-time equivalent employees, could be a …
UK: Unfair dismissal - care needed when relying on loss of trust and confidence
Employers should not rely on "breakdown of trust and confidence" as a reason for dismissal without careful consideration of their true reasons and …
UK: Employment tribunal fees - plans confirmed for Summer 2013
The government has confirmed its proposals for tribunal fees following public consultation. From Summer 2013 claimants will have to pay an "issue" fee …
UK: Employment tribunals - recommendations for revised tribunal rules
Following a review requested by the Government, Mr Justice Underhill has published his recommended reforms to the employment tribunal rules. The …
UK: New resources - July 2012
CIPD and HSE free stress management tool designed to help equip managers with the skills to manage positively and prevent stress in their staff. …
UK: Update on FSA Remuneration Code
The FSA have recently published two consultations in relation to its Remuneration Code. The first relates to a proposal to replace the current four tier …
French Parliament adopts new law on sexual harassment
The French Parliament has unanimously passed the law on sexual harassment on 31 July 2012. France had technically been without a law …
UK: Corporate governance – Kay Review Final Report published
The Final Report by the Kay Review into UK equity markets and long-term decision making has now been published. The Final Report has concluded that short …
Dubai: principle of constructive dismissal recognised by the Court of Cassation
It has been reported that, in a recent case before the Dubai Court of Cassation, the court has recognised that an arbitrary termination may occur where …
China looks to tighten labour rules
China's concern for social stability is reflected in two recent draft labour law rules issued for public comment. The effect will be to increase HR …
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