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Pages 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Previous | Next DiscriminationSection 29 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 makes it unlawful for anyone concerned with the provision of goods, services or facilities to the public, to discriminate by:
Employing children and young peopleWhen school is out many students will be looking for placements or for those finishing their education, a first 'proper job' or apprenticeship. Working time opt-outsMichael Powner, partner and head of the leisure and hospitality group at law firm Charles Russell, takes a fresh look at the working time regulations Employees with criminal recordsPossessing a criminal record is possibly the most significant obstacle a prospective employee has to overcome. Agency temps in UK get a raw dealAgency temps working in the UK are among the least protected in Europe, according to a new report from the TUC.
Illegal staff warningHotel operators who use contracted-out staff risk ending up with exploited and illegal workers who could also pose a security threat.
Sexual harassment and prejudice rife in industryExclusive Caterer research reveals that nearly half of respondents have suffered discrimination on the grounds of sex; consultant blames "old-school operators Former barman at Waldorf claims racial discriminationA former barman at the Hilton Waldorf in London is taking the hotel giant to court for constructive dismissal on the grounds of racial discrimination. Savoy stays tight-lipped amid rumours of Fuchs suspensionThe Savoy's executive chef, Georg Fuchs is thought to have been suspended from his position, Caterer learned this week. Women in the front lineCaterer's shocking survey results exclusively reveal that nearly half of all hospitality workers have been subjected to sexual harassment or discrimination. Here, three successful professional women share their experiences of how they have coped with being a woman in a man's world Terms and conditionsEvery employee will feel reassured by knowing his or her terms and conditions of employment. Age discriminationAt present no UK legislation outlaws age discrimination, but further to the adoption of The Framework Equal Treatment In Employment Directive 2000/78/EC by the UK, new Age Discrimination legislation will be introduced on 1 October 2006.
Working Time RegulationsWorking hours is governed by the Working Time Regulations (WTR) which came into force on 1 October 1998, implementing the European Working Time Directive and parts of the Young Workers Directive relating to the working time of adolescent workers (i.e. workers aged between 15-18, but not including workers under the compulsory school age). Employee holidaysPerhaps surprisingly, the legal right to paid holiday has only existed since 1998. TUPEThe Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) are designed to protect employees' rights when a fully functioning business is taken over and their direct employer changes.
Disability Discrimination ActThe Disability Discrimination Act 1995 makes it unlawful to discriminate against disabled persons in employment and other areas.
Sex discriminationThe Sex Discrimination Act 1975 as amended prohibits discrimination on the grounds of gender and gender reassignment (transsexualism).
Part-time workersHow do you make sure part-time workers are not treated less favourably than full-time staff? DismissalThe Employment Rights Act 1996 provides employees with a general right not to be unfairly dismissed. How to make people redundant – a step-by-step guideHandling redundancies is a complex process that often involves difficult decisions and high emotions. Pages 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Previous | Next |
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