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 UK Employment Law Update

 September 2008

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Welcome

Welcome to the Employment Law Update for the UK.

 

In this edition we look at recent developments involving TUPE/equal pay, employment contracts, injunctions, sexual harassment/jurisdiction, effective date of termination/time limits.  Please click on the title to view any article.

 

As always, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Employment Group if you have any queries on the issues covered in the Update or any other matters.

 


Recent cases

 

TUPE/equal pay

Equal pay claim may survive a TUPE transfer.

 

Employment contracts

"No show" clause enforced against employee.

 

Injunctions

UBS obtains injunction to prevent poaching of staff.

 

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Sexual harassment/jurisdiction

Where should an employee who works in different countries for a multi-national employer, bring a harassment claim?


Effective date of termination/time limits

Employment may still be continuing even if employee receives no pay and does not attend work


Termination/variation of employment contract

Changing contract terms by issuing new contract may lead to unfair dismissal claim

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Contact Us

 

If you have any queries on the issues covered in the Update or any other matters please do not hesitate to call a member of the Employment Group.

 

Ian Hunter ian.hunter@twobirds.com
Warren Wayne warren.wayne@twobirds.com
Elizabeth Lang elizabeth.lang@twobirds.com
Colin Kendon

colin.kendon@twobirds.com

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In this issue

 

Recent cases:
TUPE/equal pay
Employment contracts
Injunctions
Sexual harassment
Jurisdiction
Effective date of termination/
time limits
Termination/variation of employment contract

 

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This update gives general information only as at the date of first publication and is not intended to give a comprehensive analysis. It should not be used as a substitute for legal or other professional advice, which should be obtained in specific circumstances.


 

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