Employment Law – Compromise Agreements

I found this article relating to Employment Law which I thought may be of interest. So here it is for you An employer that is brought before an Employment Tribunal on a claim of discrimination, unpaid redundancy payments or unfair dismissal can be a hugely embarrassing experience and can damage a company’s reputation. Which is [...]

Hawaii Employment Law Basics: Protections of Victims Leave Act Triggered More Often in a Tough Economy

I found this article relating to Employment Law which I thought may be of interest. So here it is for you It is hard to argue with studies concluding that there is a correlation between the increase in domestic violence being reported and the weak economy.  It is critical under these circumstances that Hawaii employers [...]

Employment Law – An Overview

I found this article relating to Employment Law which I thought may be of interest. So here it is for you Prior to employing personnel it is important that the basic legal requirements are understood, to avoid problems in the future. Strict adherence to employment and discrimination law is paramount, to avoid litigation, but also [...]

Employment Law – Employment Contracts

I found this article relating to Employment Law which I thought may be of interest. So here it is for you An employer will need to provide an employment contract or statement of terms within two months of the employees start date. The statement of terms is the absolute bare minimum requirement, as it does [...]

Employment Law – What Is Unfair Dismissal?

I found this article relating to Employment Law which I thought may be of interest. So here it is for you An unfair dismissal is when an employer’s reasons for terminating an employee’s employment contract, are different from the requirements under the Employment Rights Act 1996. If you feel as though your employer ended your [...]

Employment Law – What Is Race Discrimination?

I found this article relating to Employment Law which I thought may be of interest. So here it is for you Race discrimination can also be classed as racism, the belief that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a certain race. Some racial groups may be denied rights or benefits, or receive preferential treatment. [...]

Employment Law – Bullying in The Workplace

I found this article relating to Employment Law which I thought may be of interest. So here it is for you Bullying at the workplace is generally a much more subtle activity then outright harassment which is usually a much more obvious and physical situation. Bullying can be hard to detect as individual incidents can [...]

Employment Law Update – Suspended Animation

I found this article relating to Employment Law which I thought may be of interest. So here it is for you It seems that England striker Wayne Rooney has been punished for kicking Miodrag Dzudovic during a recent match with Montenegro by being suspended from three matches in the 2012 series. Highly paid footballers get [...]

Employment Law – What Is Constructive Dismissal?

I found this article relating to Employment Law which I thought may be of interest. So here it is for you A Claim for Constructive Dismissal can present itself when a employee resigns due to the actions of their employer. The employer’s conduct must be suitably serious to be regarded as a breach of the [...]

Washington Employment Law – At-Will Employment

I found this article relating to Employment Law which I thought may be of interest. So here it is for you One of the most common questions people ask me is whether or not they are protected against being fired for no reason. Because the overwhelming majority of Washington state residents are at-will employees, the [...]