Fixed-term workers gain more protection

New rules make it harder for employers to justify treating fixed-term workers less favourably, says Janet Gaymer

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Fairer protection for workers is on the cards

Workers dont have the same rights as employees. A review of employment status would be welcome, says Janet Gaymer

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Temps second class status is a thing of the past

Agency workers may soon be entitled to the same pay and leave as regular staff. Janet Gaymer outlines the proposal

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A slow start for the guardian of human rights

The Human Rights Act will eventually bite, Janet Gaymer warns. There are too many questions still unanswered

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Consultation policy will only work if there is flexibility

Years of delicate negotiations and horse-trading led to the recent signing of the new EU directive on information and consultation rights. What will it mean in practice for UK managers? Should they be...

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Be prepared for the tightening up of TUPE

The Government calls forcomments on its proposals foramending the TUPE law. Janet Gaymer lists some key points

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Pay up now and save on inequality claims in the future

Should women in public services be paid the same as men, even if it adds 15 billion to the taxpayers bill? This is the question raised by a case brought against the NHS involving the Cumberland...

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Age will be a problem sooner rather than later

The UK has no law prohibiting age discrimination yet. But, as Janet Gaymer demonstrates, it is already a legal issue

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Annual holidays that cause HR headaches

How do you calculate holiday pay for part-timers and flexible workers? Janet Gaymer explains the implications of new rules

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Have your say on the future of fixed-term work

Proposed legislation aims to ensure that those on fixed-term contracts arent less favourably treated. Janet Gaymer explains

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Europe piles on the pressure for equal treatment

Janet Gaymer warns employers about two directives in the pipeline that extend the scope of discrimination legislation

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