Rolls Royce Plc v Unite the Union [2009] EWCA Civ 387 is authority for the proposition that a length of service criterion within the selection matrix for redundancy was not in breach of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, in that the inclusion of the criterion was a “proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim” [...]
The proposed idea of fit notes, where GPs will be able to state what an individual can do when they return to work (as opposed to being on long term sick leave), was unveiled today with a twelve week consultation on its design. The proposals are likely to be effective from next Spring. For more [...]
The UK minimum wage is set to rise from £5.73 per hour to £5.80 per hour in October 2009. The rate for 18 to 21 years olds will rise from £4.77 per hour to £4.83 per hour and for 16 and 17 year olds the rate will increase from £3.53 per hour to £3.57 per [...]
From 1st February 2009: a) the statutory limit on a week’s pay for unfair dismissal and statutory redundancy payments will be increased from £330.00 to £350.00. b) the maxium compensatory award for an unfair dismissal claim will increase from £63,000.00 to £66,200.00 c) the maximum basic award/statutory redundancy payment will increase from £9,900.00 to £10,500.00 [...]
