Jun/090
Retirees Who Choose to Keep Working are NOT Entitled to Redundancy Pay
Those who choose to keep on working after their retiring age are now not entitled to redundancy pay or any other form of compensation if they then lose their job, says the court of appeal.
Age Concern are disgusted with the new ruling, claiming that age discrimination is now still active in the work place, and that everyone’s rights should be equal. They claim that the mandatory retiring age should be abolished so that employment protection applies to all workers of any age.
Jun/090
Talking about Jesus is not allowed?
Research shows that Christians feel discriminated against in the work place. This is research done by the Church’s Parliament and they also feel that not only has religious belief decreased, but being able to express your religion is no longer acceptable amongst Britons, especially in the work place.
One nurse was suspended for asking to pray for a patient’s recovery, whilst a school receptionist was given a disciplinary for an issue with praying and her daughter was scolded by a school teacher for talking about Jesus amongst other members of the class. This is leading to many Christians seeking legal advice after feeling discriminated, and they are also asking the Government to do more to protect their religion.
Jun/090
Dismissal Case a Load of Old Sausages!!
An employee of Argyll and Clyde Health Board was sacked from his job as health board manager because another employee accused him of taking sausages and rolls without paying for them. The accuser was herself sacked from her job as catering assistant for stealing food. Mr Johnson went to the tribunal claiming he had never stolen food, and had 22 years of loyal service within the company.
The tribunal found that Argyll and Clyde Health Board had not investigated properly, and had then terminated Mr Johnson’s contract on the word of another sacked employee. The tribunal considered this unfair dismissal, awarded Mr Johnson £12,000 compensation and ordered Argyll and Clyde Health Board to re-instate Mr Johnson.
Jun/090
Views on Climate Change can lead to Unfair Dismissal cases!
An employee of Grainger, a residential property investment company, is sueing the company for unfair dismissal. He claimed that his ‘green’ views led him to have arguments with other members of staff at the company and this then resulted in him having his contract terminated.
He believes this is discrimination under the Employment Equality Regulations act, which deals with religion and beliefs, and is taking his case to court. The hearing is yet to be heard.
Jun/090
Important Redundancy Advice for Employers and Employees
Redundancy is expected by many employers and employees in the current economic climate. However, it is something that has to be handled in a way that is best for both employer and employee.
The redundancy selection must be undiscriminating and benefit the employee as well as the company. Things to take into account when making fair redundancies can be the amount of time the employee has worked there or their ability to be able to adapt to a new position within the company.
Redundancy should be the very last measure taken by an employer and it can apply to one or a number of employees depending on how the business is coping in the financial down turn.
If a position within the company is no longer needed because the employer is making cut backs to allow for the recession, the employee must be offered an alternative job within the company and be able to work within the new environment for a period of 4 weeks before deciding if they would like to take the alternative or be made redundant.
Before the employer makes redundancies, they must inform The Department for Employment and Learning. This is so the employee receives the full notice period they are entitled to by law, which for 1 to 99 employees is 1 month, and for 100 or more is 90 days.
If an employee has worked within the company for 2 or more years and are made redundant they are entitled to redundancy pay.
Jun/090
Employers need advice on cutting jobs
Now that the recession is setting in, more and more job losses are on the horizon. With many sectors already facing major redundancies, more are set to make job cuts to cope with the economic climate.
However, most employers are struggling to deal with making redundancies and with unemployment levels expected to rise to over 2 million by the end of 2009 they are seeking legal advice on the implications of redundancy.
Jun/090
Harassment at work complaints increases with awareness
Harassment comes in many shapes and forms, whether it’s sexual or racial and harassment cases in the workplace are on the up as people become more aware that someone will make a stand for them. Many companies, large and small, do not know how to deal with harassment and don’t have policies on dealing with it so more and more people, employers, employees and consumers alike are taking their cases to industrial tribunals.
The tribunals have seen a considerable rise in harassment cases over the past year and are finding it difficult to handle them all. Though most companies believe sexual harassment does not exist, IPM’s vice president warns this is extremely bad for business.
Jun/090
‘Banter’ being labeled as sexual harassment in the work place
Research shows that it is largely men being sexually harassed by women in the work place now, where as a few years ago it was the other way around. Research also shows that most men feel that sexual harassment aimed at them will not be taken seriously and so do nothing about it.
Though most jokes and sexual banter in the work place are aimed to lighten the mood and make the day pass faster, most men now feel that it is inappropriate. Employers are urging people to come forward if the feel they are being harassed at work, whether it be male or female all claims will be dealt with in the same manner.
Jun/090
Yes, carers get recognition… great, but don’t they need SUPPORT??
Caring is a full time, 24hour job with no breaks, no training schemes, no income except for benefits that don’t add up to much and no emotional support. There is no age restriction to be a career and sometimes it isn’t something you choose to do.
Carers can be children who come from a one parent family with no other siblings to help out. Should these young carers not receive any support? Are they not entitled to enjoy playing out with friends, going to the cinema or even enjoying school with no cares?
Carers need more help so please pledge your support during National Carers Week.
Jun/090
Council Tax bill written off
A man who has severe learning disabilities and cannot read or write had a bankruptcy order filed against him for an unpaid council tax bill of £800. After inheriting the home from his parents and living there up until 2008 without paying any council tax, the council then brought the action against him without first checking to see if he was exempt from paying.
The man sought legal advice and was told this was a breach of the Disability Discrimination Act. After finding the council had indeed breached the mans human rights the court ruled in favour of the defendant by dismissing the bankruptcy order, and made him exempt from ever paying council tax.
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