employment law news - June 2012
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Following the conclusion of the Employment team's seminars on social media, drugs and alcohol, the team has published its full survey findings on the impact of their usage both inside and outside work.
As controversy continues to surround employment laws in a time of recession, the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill proposes some expected and unexpected changes.
European case law about holiday pay for those on sick leave may only apply to the minimum four weeks' leave under the Working Time Directive.
When is it right to suspend an employee? We take a look at this sensitive issue in the light of recent criticism from the Court of Appeal about "knee jerk" suspensions.
A general announcement on the size of a 'guaranteed' bonus pool was enough to put a bank under a contractual obligation to pay discretionary bonuses in full.
The Government has launched consultations on removing third party harassment provisions and abolishing discrimination questionnaires.
A recent case in the leisure sector demonstrates how workers generally accepted as "self-employed" within a given industry can nevertheless be employees.
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 received Royal Assent on 1 May and will eventually make changes to the Vetting and Barring scheme for those working with children and vulnerable adults.