Employment Law
Employment law articles from DPH Legal.
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Using Mediation For Settling Workplace Disputes
Mediation is a form of workplace dispute resolution that is completely voluntary and confidential. This resolution involves an independent and...
January 27th, 2020
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A Brief History Of Equal Pay For Men And Women
Women have long been paid less than men for doing the same job. The struggle for equal pay has been...
January 23rd, 2020
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Long-term sickness absence – a warning to employers
Many employers will have experienced difficulties arising from long-term sickness absence. The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in O’Brien v...
January 23rd, 2020
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Don’t risk being named and shamed!
From December 2018 onwards employers who fail to pay an employment tribunal judgment made against them face not only being...
January 23rd, 2020
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Tackling Sexual Harassment at Work
On 18 December 2018, the government launched a package of 12 announcements to tackle sexual harassment at work, including consultations...
January 22nd, 2020
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Unfair Treatment In The Workplace
Unfair treatment of employees in the workplace is discriminatory. It can lead to them feeling ashamed, upset or even scared....
January 20th, 2020
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Gig Economy continued…
The very recent case of Gascoigne v Addison Lee Limited is the latest in the growing line of recent Gig...
January 20th, 2020
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The Best Way To Solve a Workplace Dispute
Solving a workplace dispute quickly and effectively is a primary concept of ideal management. Poor workplace relationships not only lead...
January 17th, 2020
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Suing Your Employer For Harassment
There are actions that are needed to be followed when it comes to protecting your rights regarding discrimination, harassment and...
January 17th, 2020
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Increase in Early Conciliation and Tribunal Claims
Since July 2013 it has been a precondition of bringing a claim in the Employment Tribunal that a prospective claimant...
January 16th, 2020
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Pre-cancerous condition deemed a “disability” under the Equality Act 2010?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal, in Lofty v Hamis (t/a First Café) recently held that a pre-cancerous condition was deemed a...
January 15th, 2020
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Ethical veganism is a protected characteristic
An Employment Tribunal has made a preliminary finding that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief capable of attracting protection from...
January 14th, 2020