The understanding of employment law can be a very confusing aspect within the workplace for all involved. Different issues which arise-whether from the side of the employer or employee must be dealt with in an appropriate manner in order for both parties to successfully resolve their issues and move on. In most cases, issues within the workplace can be settled by your company's human resources department. However, in the event that your company does not have this department, knowing how you can legally enquire about your issues is crucial to ensure that you follow the correct proceedings and can gain any compensation that is entitled to you. This area covers all aspects of employment law from contracts to correct disciplinary action and correct dismissal to a post to having your contract terminated successfully.
Employment Law Articles
Employment Law: Unfair Dismissal - Employer Succeeded in Changing Terms of Employment
26th June 2006Good News for Employers wishing to change the terms of employment of employees, however, employers must still take care. In Scott & Co v Richardson [2005], the Dependant, Mr Richardson, who worked for a Scottish firm of debt collectors, refused to acce...
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper
Employment Law: Attendance Rewards - Legal Ramifications
26th June 2006If you were thinking of offering your employees special rewards as incentives for having good attendance records, then you must read on. In fact, employers that offer attendance bonuses may find themselves falling foul of the law. The Royal Mail introd...
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper
Employment Law - Unfair Dismissal - Constructive Dismissal
26th June 2006The case of Thornley v Land Securities Trillium Ltd [2005] concerned a claim for unfair and constructive dismissal by an employee who alleged that her employer imposed a new job description on her and she contended that her contract of employment was fund...
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper
Employment Law: Unfair Dismissal - Constructive Dismissal - 'Last Straw'
26th June 2006The case of Bell v The Spirit Group Ltd [2005] concerned a claim for unfair and constructive dismissal. The employment tribunal held that a series of acts, by the employer, cumulatively amounted to repudiation of the employee's contract of employment. ...
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper
Employment Law: Sex Discrimination - Justification - Margin of Discretion
26th June 2006In the case of Hardys and Hansons plc v Lax [2005] EWCA Civ 846 (Court of Appeal), the appellant employers were brewers who ran a chain of public houses. The respondent was employed by the appellant and subsequently took maternity leave, and during this t...
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper
Florida workers compensation and information on Workers Compensation
26th June 2006You have a permanent impairment which has resulted in a work-related physical restriction which may affect your ability to perform the duties of your usual occupation or other appropriate employment. If this physical restriction causes you to lose wages, ...
Author: LP 123
