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Understanding the UK Equality Act 2010: A Guide for Employers

MAD-HR

As a business owner, navigating UK employment law can be daunting. With a raft of legislation, regulations and case law affecting the workplace, complying with the UK Equality Act 2010 … The post Understanding the UK Equality Act 2010: A Guide for Employers appeared first on MAD-HR.

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Employment Law Basics for Managers in the United Kingdom

Global People Strategist

There are a few employment law basics that every manager in the United Kingdom should know. In the UK, it is your duty as an employer to make sure that there is no victimization, harassment, or discrimination taking place at work. Now that you understand the three basics of UK employment law, you can be a more effective manager.

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The Delicate Art of Choosing Part-Time vs. Full-Time Workers

Homebase

It can make it clearer which employment laws apply to you (and can benefit you and your employees), help you build better teams, and be a more efficient, profitable operation overall. Full-time and part-time employment law For your own research, we recommend reading these pieces of legislation on the topic of full- vs. part-time jobs.

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The return of Opinion Letters: DOL brings back key compliance tool for HR

HR Morning

Opinion Letters had been an invaluable tool for everyone from HR pros to employment law attorneys for complying with federal law enforced by the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (FMLA, FLSA, etc.). ” In 2010, the agency dropped Opinion Letters and started Administrator Interpretations (AIs).

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Single Racial Slur Can Establish Harassment Claim in 3rd Circuit

HR Daily Advisor

In March 2010, staffing-placement agency STI Group hired two African-American males, “Leon” and “Dave,” as general laborers to work at Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Wartman, and editor of Pennsylvania Employment Law Letter , can be reached at gwartman@saul.com or 215-972-7548. Recently, the U.S. Background.

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Employment and Labor Regulations in the UK

Global People Strategist

The country has a thorough and sophisticated set of employment laws that have evolved over the years in a way that employment protection is guaranteed. Even though high-ranking jobs come with added benefits and security, there are certain sectors of the economy where employment laws are not being enforced properly.

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Was Heavy Workload a Good Excuse for Attorney’s Wrongful Discharge Claim?

HR Daily Advisor

In 2010, American Family closed several offices and transferred its files to Liam’s office, resulting in an increased workload for him and his colleagues. Brenner, a contributor of Missouri Employment Law Letter , can be reached at Armstrong Teasdale LLP via jbrenner@armstrongteasdale.com.