Pressure to end teachers’ exemption from NI fair employment rules grows

The exemption of teachers from fair employment legislation in Northern Ireland could be scrapped if a proposal made in private members’ bill is taken forward. The post Pressure to end teachers’ exemption... Read more »

Top 10 HR questions December 2017: Workers’ rights post-Brexit

December saw the announcement of an agreement between the UK and the EU on citizens’ rights following Brexit. Employers are...

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Six important employment law cases in 2017

The decision by the Supreme Court that the employment tribunal fees system is unlawful may be one of the most... The post Six important employment law cases in 2017 appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Headscarf cases: what now for employer dress codes?

Recent European court judgments have suggested that employers can justify a ban on employees wearing certain religious items. But what... The post Headscarf cases: what now for employer dress codes? appeared first on... Read more »

Ban on religious dress can be justified, says European Court

An employer can justify a ban on religious dress that prevents a Muslim woman from wearing an Islamic headscarf (hijab)... The post Ban on religious dress can be justified, says European Court appeared... Read more »

Employment law cases 2017: seven decisions to look out for

We round up seven significant employment law decisions expected in 2017, with cases pending on employment status, equal pay, whistleblowing,... The post Employment law cases 2017: seven decisions to look out for appeared... Read more »

Christmas in the workplace: 10 common employer queries

During the Christmas period employers face a minefield of HR challenges. How well prepared is your organisation for the festive... The post Christmas in the workplace: 10 common employer queries appeared first on... Read more »

Five important employment law cases in 2016… and five more to come

Your annual summer round-up of the most important employment law cases 2016 has seen so far, and those still to come…

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Employers cannot ban Muslim headscarves, says Advocate General

An employer cannot have a blanket ban on religious dress that prevents a Muslim woman from wearing an Islamic headscarf... The post Employers cannot ban Muslim headscarves, says Advocate General appeared first on... Read more »
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