In this edition of the Employment Bulletin we consider a number of topical developments, including new laws coming into force on 1 October 2007. For further information on each subject please click on the subject heading..
We consider the imminent increase to workers' holiday entitlement and set out the key changes of which to be aware.
Changes in the law coming into effect on 1 October 2007 will detail duties owed by directors.
Are you aware of the new National Minimum Wage which will increase on 1 October 2007?
From 1 October 2007 the Commission for Equality and Human Rights comes into force.
New guidance issued by the Information Commissioner's Office clarifies what constitutes personal data under the Data Protection Act 1998.
From 1 October 2007 it will be a criminal offence for a person to use threatening words or behaviour to stir up hatred against a person on the grounds of their religious beliefs.
Case Law Roundup
Kennedy Scott Ltd v Francis [2007]
Framlington Group Ltd v Barnetson [2007] and Brunel University v Vaseghi & Webster [2007]
Part timers and bank holidays ...
McMenemy v Capita Business Services Ltd [1997]
Royal Bank of Scotland Plc v McAdie
Babula v Waltham Forest College [2007]
Sandhu v Jan de Rijk Transport Ltd [2007]
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