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Off side doesn’t always mean no goal
Last week the CIPD’s People Management Daily e-mail reported on the case of Chelsea Football Club’s groundsman who was found to have been unfairly dismissed after sending out anonymous e-mails claiming the Club’s manager had threatened to kill him. Despite “winning”, the groundsman got nothing.

New Rates of National Minimum Wage
A brief reminder of forthcoming increases to the National Minimum Wage and other employment rates.

New Menopause Guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission have issued guidance today on dealing with menopause in the workplace.

Redundancy Consultation & Fair Dismissals
The Appeal Tribunal has ruled on a case where an employee was made redundant using a pool and scoring matrix, but didn’t see the pool, or matrix until after it was done.

Retracting a Resignation
The Appeal tribunal has examined what are known as “Heat of the Moment” resignations. Could an employee resign in the heat of an argument, and then retract that resignation?

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
After much rumour and speculation, the Chancellor has today set out his Autumn Statement and what this will mean, in theory, to the pockets of business owners and their employees.

The definition of disability
Employers will be familiar with the fact there is legislation in place to protect those with disabilities from being treated less favourably in the workplace due to their condition. In order to be protected from discrimination, a disability must meet the legal definition.

Sexual harassment or assault in the Workplace
Following the allegations about Russell Brand this weekend, we are seeing a lot of speculation about workplace harassment and sexual assault. Much of it is incorrect. So, we will spend a few paragraphs dispelling the myths.