239 articles over 48 pages
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Government announces next steps in review of employment law
13 May 2011The Government has announced that collective redundancy consultation periods, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations and discrimination compensation awards are to be included in its review of employment law. The Government will start reviewing these areas this year.
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When is the scoring in a redundancy process unfair?
13 May 2011The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that when assessing the fairness of selection for redundancy, the marks awarded in the selection exercise should only be investigated in exceptional circumstances such as bias or obvious mistake. Tony Hyams-Parish considers this decision.
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Bribery Act Guidance – Ken Clarke promises proportionality
09 May 2011Andrew Hoad, Partner in the Corporate Team, takes a look at the guidance provided for the Bribery Act 2010.
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First corporate manslaughter conviction results in Company facing fine of £385,000
09 May 2011The successful prosecution of a company, the first to be charged and convicted of an offence under the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007, marks the importance for businesses to have robust health and safety procedures in place.
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Serious data protection breaches result in large fines
09 May 2011Mark O' Shea, Partner and Head of the Commerce & Technology Team, examines how businesses face potential fines of up to £500,000 for serious contraventions of the Data Protection Act.