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Disciplinary procedures land employers in hot water if staff feel their human rights have been breached

13 May 2011

Analysis: ... Article 6 had been breached because the appeal panel was not impartial in that it consisted partly of employees from the hospital. Firstly, the court found that Article 6 ... necessary to consider whether or not Article 6 applies. What are the pitfalls if Article 6 does apply and an employer's disciplinary policy is not Article 6 compliant? Firstly ...

Employee rights companies need to be aware of, to avoid breaching Human Rights Act

12 Aug 2010

Features: ... employer could be claimed by an employee as a breach of Article 10 even if whistle-blowing legislation did not apply. Article 10 could also be relevant to dress codes at work ... get it wrong if they are unaware of the potential claims that can be raised. Additionally, Articles 6, 8 and 10 are all qualified rights. For example, the right to freedom ...

Appointment: Metronet Rail

23 Feb 2006

Features: ... Stephen Hall has been appointed vice president, human resources at Metronet Rail, covering asset renewal, engineering and safety and support services, following a period of consultancy for the firm. Prior to Metronet, Hall was group HR director with Costain Group. ...

People on the move: HR Access

04 Jan 2008

News: ... Alan Brennan joins HR Access as managing director for the UK. He leaves ADP Employer Services where he was managing director for the UK and Ireland. ...

People on the move: Mercer's UK

04 Jan 2008

News: ... David Levey has been promoted to the role of Mercer's UK head of health and benefits. Previously he held the same position for the northern region. He joined Mercer in 2000. ...

People on the move: Rialto Consultancy

27 Feb 2008

Features: ... Rialto Consultancy has appointed Bill Picher as its director of executive career transition and outplacement practice.The consultancy specialises in change management. ...

Appointment: Worcestershire County Council

30 Jan 2006

News: ... Patrick Birch has been appointed director of corporate services (including IT, HR and legal) at Worcestershire County Council. Birch joined Hereford and Worcester County Council in 1995, progressing through a number of finance-related roles, the latest as head of the social services' business support service. ...

Appointment: Simmons & Simmons

30 Jan 2006

News: ... Janet Gaymer, Human Resources columnist and senior partner at Simmons & Simmons, has been made commissioner for public appointments. The role includes regulation, monitoring and advising on all appointments made by UK ministers and members of the National Assembly for Wales. She replaces Baroness Rennie Fritchie. ...

Appointment: Eastleigh Borough Council

30 Jan 2006

News: ... Melanie Tollis has become head of HR at Eastleigh Borough Council. She has 16 years' HR experience, primarily in the NHS and tertiary education. Her long term focus will be on building HR strategy and taking the function beyond operational activities. ...

People on the move: Epic

04 Jan 2008

News: ... E-learning solutions provider Epic has appointed Jonathan Satchell as its new managing director. He was previously CEO and owner of e-learning company EBC. ...

Disciplinary procedures land employers in hot water if staff feel their human rights have been breached

Employee rights companies need to be aware of, to avoid breaching Human Rights Act

Appointment: Metronet Rail

People on the move: HR Access

People on the move: Mercer's UK

People on the move: Rialto Consultancy

Appointment: Worcestershire County Council

Appointment: Simmons & Simmons

Appointment: Eastleigh Borough Council

People on the move: Epic

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