Employment Law Seminars
Our last employment law seminar for this season took place on 17 April 2012. It examined the impact of the most important cases from the last year, recent significant changes to employment law, important cases on the horizon and an explanation of the latest changes to the Employment Tribunal rules.
We anticipate that our next set of seminars will take place in or around Autumn 2012, please call Jennifer Hellyer on 020 7404 0606 or email her at jhellyer@gdlaw.co.uk if you have any suggested topic ideas or would like to be added to our invitation list.
HR Health Check
The Employment Department offers employers the chance to have their current employment arrangements reviewed, with a view to making recommendations as to what should be put into place in order to comply with legal requirements and also good practice.
For further details, please click here.
Although this offer has now formally expired, if you are interested in such a service, please contact Linda Copeland on 020 7404 0606 or lcopeland@gdlaw.co.uk.
Workline
A confidential employment advice helpline is available for workers in the UK film and television industries. The Workline service is run by staff with HR experience gained within those industries, and coordinated by our employment team here at Goodman Derrick LLP.
Advice covers the full gamut of work-related queries, including contract issues, maternity and paternity leave and pay, flexible working hours, disciplinary and dismissal procedures, and pensions.
The telephone number for the helpline is 0870 850 7147. More details can be found at Workline.
Rank Nemo (DMS) Limited & Others v Coutinho - Court of Appeal Judgement
Goodman Derrick LLP acted for Rank Nemo (DMS) Limited and other associated parties in the case of Rank Nemo (DMS) Limited & Others v Coutinho (A2/2008/2385) in their appeal on a point of law before the Court of Appeal heard on 20 March 2009.
The appeal concerned the jurisdiction of the Employment Tribunal to deal with certain applications after judgment.
For judgement click here.
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Employment News - Hotel And Leisure Sector - April 2012
Goodman Derrick LLP has acted for clients in the hotel and leisure industry for many years and the Employment Department recognises that this sector is heavily reliant on its staff. We know that you need to keep abreast of the legal matters that may arise and this newsletter seeks to help you do just that!
I Now Pronounce You Husband And Wife…
Is it unlawful to discriminate against a worker on the ground that they are married to a particular person?
HR Frequently Asked Questions February 2012
Employers and their Human Resources advisers face constant difficulties in trying to avoid potential pitfalls posed by current employment and discrimination law. This bulletin addresses, in a practical way, some issues commonly dealt with by Human Resources departments and gives realistic guidance on how to reduce the risk of employment related litigation in these areas.
Are you a “Games Ready” Employer?
When London 2012 hits, will your business be ready to face the challenges that the Games will bring? Whilst you may have thought about how to showcase your business during the Games, have you considered how to ensure business continuity? If your business is based in London, travel disruption is likely to affect your employees' ability to attend work and you may experience a high level of employees wishing to take time off during the Games. You may wish to examine whether your suppliers and external service providers have made plans to ensure continuity of service to you during the Games
Employment News - Hotel and Leisure Sector
Goodman Derrick LLP has acted for clients in the hotel and leisure industry for many years. Click here for the latest Employment Department newsletter which deals with issues such as the rules on payment for work when an employee is permitted to go to sleep, the national minimum wage rates and guidance on sick leave and holidays as well as an update about recent legal developments
HR Frequently Asked Questions November 2011
Employers and their Human Resources advisers face constant difficulties in trying to avoid the potential pitfalls posed by current employment law. This bulletin aims to address, in a practical way, some issues commonly dealt with by Human Resources departments and to give realistic guidance on how to reduce the risk of employment related litigation in these areas
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