In this edition, we look at some of the key employment law issues affecting our clients' workforces. In particular, we explore: recent cases on age discrimination; the challenges surrounding contractual bonus clauses; what to do if an employee lies on their CV; employees taking second jobs; and our new snapshot of family leave and pay around the globe.
United Kingdom: The Equality Act 2010 offers employees legal protection against age discrimination. Recent cases show that age discrimination remains a challenge for employers.
United Kingdom: Performance-based bonuses are one of the most used means of incentivising, rewarding and retaining employees. In our latest article, we consider the inclusion of bonus clauses in employment contracts and the risk this may pose to UK employers.
United Kingdom: CVs are used by employees across the world to showcase their skills, experience and why they are the right candidate for the job. A survey by YouGov found that one in 10 Brits admit to lying on their CVs, with education and qualifications being the most likely parts of a CV to be embellished. In this article, we consider the seriousness of lying on CVs and the options available to employers who catch their employees out.
Global: Our Global Family Leave and Pay Snapshot provides the statutory Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Leave and pay, in more than 85 countries around the world.
United Kingdom: We expect to see a rise in the number of employees who wish to work second...
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