Employment Law Update: July 2009
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- Gareth Dando: Employment
Religious Discrimination
The Employment Tribunal has decided that in these modern times philosophical beliefs, such as an individuals belief about climate change, should be protected against acts of discrimination.
This decision would potentially allow for a wide range of views to be protected against acts of discrimination such as animal rights activism, pacifism, vegetarianism and veganism. The decision also gives scope for protection for a political belief.
If your business needs advice on its Equal Opportunities Policy or any other area of employment law, contact Gareth Dando on 01484 558060 or email gareth.dando@ramsdens.co.uk for a free initial consultation.
Forthcoming Employment Legislation
National Minimum Wage - increases to rates: implementation due 1st October 2009
Employers prevented from including tips in minimum wage: implementation due 1st October 2009
Work and Families (Increase of Maximum Amount) Order 2009: implementation due 1st October 2009
Increase to Statutory Redundancy Pay etc: implementation likely 1st October 2009
Agency Workers Directive: agency workers to receive rights equal to those of comparable permanent staff after 12 weeks employment: consultation until 31st July, implementation by 1st October 2011 at the latest, 1st October 2009 at the earliest
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