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Race discrimination - overview of the statutory scheme
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An overview of the Race Relations Act 1976 which prohibits discrimination on racial grounds and on the grounds of race or ethnic or national origins in a number of areas
(Last reviewed: 09 September 2010; submitted: 09 February 2005)
Consultation on extending the FSA’s Remuneration Code
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An examination of the key issues raised in the FSA's consultation on extending its Remuneration Code.
(Submitted: 12 August 2010)
Temporary Agency Workers Regulations
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A summary of the key points raised in the Government's response to its consultation on implementation on the Temporary Agency Workers Directive and how this will be reflected in the Regulations laid before Parliament.
(Last reviewed: 22 July 2010; submitted: 22 January 2010)
Draft policy on the right to time off for training
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A draft UK policy which employers can tailor for their own handbooks dealing with the new right for employees to make a request for time off for training (which came into force on 06 April 2010). The right initially only applies if the employer has 250 or more employees but will be extended to all businesses in April 2011.
(Last reviewed: 09 July 2010; submitted: 08 March 2010)
Financial Services Act 2010 - the impact on remuneration
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A summary of those provisions in the Financial Services Act 2010 which will affect remuneration in the finance sector including the way in which remuneration packages are structured and disclosure requirements.
(Submitted: 23 June 2010)
The FSA's Remuneration Code - a summary
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A summary of the key principles contained in the Financial Services Authorities' Remuneration Code.
(Submitted: 23 June 2010)
Additional statutory paternity pay - a detailed guide
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A detailed guide to statutory paternity pay in relation to additional paternity leave.
(Submitted: 08 June 2010)
Additional paternity leave - a detailed guide
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A detailed guide to an employee's right to take additional paternity leave.
(Last reviewed: 08 June 2010; submitted: 27 January 2010)
Discrimination on grounds of religion or belief
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An overview of the regulations prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief in employment.
(Last reviewed: 04 June 2010; submitted: 11 November 2002)
Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation
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An overview of the regulations prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation in employment.
(Last reviewed: 04 June 2010; submitted: 16 November 2002)
Sex discrimination - an overview of the statutory scheme
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An overview of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 which prohibits discrimination on the ground of sex in a number of areas.
(Last reviewed: 03 June 2010; submitted: 10 February 2005)
Right to request flexible working arrangements
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Summary of the right to request flexible working.
(Last reviewed: 27 May 2010; submitted: 11 February 2002)
Updating your employment documentation
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A checklist of employment documents that might need updating following events and changes to the law in the last year.
(Last reviewed: 12 May 2010; submitted: 07 April 2009)
Additional paternity leave and pay for HR
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An overview of the new right for fathers to take additional paternity leave.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 25 January 2010)
Paternity leave and statutory paternity pay on the adoption of a child
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A detailed note on employee's rights to paternity leave and statutory paternity pay on the adoption of a child.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 19 March 2003)
Maternity leave
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A detailed guide to employees' rights to maternity leave in relation to employees whose expected week of childbirth begins on or after 05 October 2008.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 17 April 2008)
Paternity leave and statutory paternity pay on the birth of a child
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A detailed note on employee's rights to paternity leave and statutory paternity pay on the birth of a child.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 20 March 2003)
Initial consultation on implementation of the EU Temporary Agency Workers Directive
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The government has issued a consultation document on implementation of the EU Temporary Agency Workers Directive.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 11 May 2009)
Temporary Agency Workers Directive adopted
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A summary of the Temporary Agency Workers Directive.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 27 October 2008)
Comprehensive Employee Handbook Checklist
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This Checklist contains the issues to address in a comprehensive employment handbook.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 21 November 1999)
Individual redundancies - an overview
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An introduction to the law that applies when carrying out individual redundancies.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 22 April 2008)
Handling collective redundancies - an overview
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An introduction to the law that applies when carrying out collective dismissals.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 22 April 2008)
Age discrimination - the complete in house lawyers' guide
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A detailed overview of the law prohibiting age discrimination in employment.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 11 May 2008)
Disability discrimination in employment - overview of the statutory scheme
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An overview of the employment provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 16 December 2004)
Walker review - remuneration
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A note setting out those of the recommendations of the final Walker review which deal with remuneration and how they link to the FSA.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 27 November 2009)
Parental Leave
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A detailed guide to the framework for parental leave.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 01 December 2002)
Equal pay - an introduction to the statutory scheme
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A summary of the provisions of Equal Pay Act 1970.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 13 April 2005)
Implementing the EU Temporary Agency Workers Directive
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An overview of the changes that will need to be made in a number of Member States to implement the European Temporary Agency Workers Directive.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 30 June 2009)
Fixed term employees
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A summary of the regulations which came into force on 01 October 2002, protecting fixed term employees.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 10 August 2002)
Part time workers - overview
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An overview of the Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000 which came into force on 01 July 2000.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 11 February 2005)
Data protection in employment - issues arising
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An overview of the main provisons of the Data Protection Act 1998 and their application to employment.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 22 October 2003)
ACAS Arbitration Scheme for unfair dismissal claims
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A summary of the revised ACAS Arbitration Scheme which came into force on 06 April 2003.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 30 April 2004)
Time off for dependants
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An overview of the right of employees to take time off in emergencies.
(Last reviewed: 26 April 2010; submitted: 16 March 2001)
National information and consultation - informing and consulting your workforce
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A summary of the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004 which came into force on 06 April 2005.
(Last reviewed: 23 April 2010; submitted: 17 July 2003)
Service agreements
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A checklist of points to address when drafting a basic employment contract.
(Last reviewed: 23 April 2010; submitted: 06 January 2000)
Maternity returners and requests to return to work on a part time basis
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A detailed guide to the law which an employer must take into account when a maternity returner requests to return to work on a part time basis.
(Last reviewed: 23 April 2010; submitted: 13 March 2003)
ACAS Flexible Working Arbitration Scheme
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A summary of the new ACAS Flexible Working Arbitration Scheme which came into effect on 01 October 2004.
(Last reviewed: 20 April 2010; submitted: 15 October 2004)
Harassment in the Workplace
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A guide to the issues surrounding harassment in the workplace.
(Last reviewed: 20 April 2010; submitted: 19 November 1999)
Surveillance - the employment implications
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An overview of the surveillance and monitoring techniques used by employers.
(Last reviewed: 20 April 2010; submitted: 22 October 2000)
Collective bargaining - the statutory recognition procedure
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An outline of the statutory procedure by which trade unions can seek recognition to conduct collective bargaining.
(Last reviewed: 20 April 2010; submitted: 03 September 2008)
Questions and answers - EHRC Inquiry
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A series of questions and answers on the EHRC Inquiry into sex discrimination in the financial services sector.
(Last reviewed: 20 April 2010; submitted: 22 April 2009)
TUPE - an overview
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An overview of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006.
(Last reviewed: 20 April 2010; submitted: 23 April 2008)
Whistleblowers - a guide to workers' rights to disclose information
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An overview of workers' rights if they disclose information.
(Last reviewed: 20 April 2010; submitted: 13 October 2000)
Disciplinary and grievance hearings - the right to be accompanied
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An overview of the right of workers to be accompanied at disciplinary and grievance hearings.
(Last reviewed: 20 April 2010; submitted: 15 November 2000)
Draft German Act on the regulatory requirements for compensation systems of institutions and insurance companies
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The German Government issued a bill in the form of a draft Act on the regulatory requirements for compensation systems of institutions and insurance companies.
(Submitted: 19 April 2010)
Referentenentwurf für ein Gesetz über die aufsichtsrechtlichen Anforderungen an Vergütungssysteme
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Die Bundesregierung hat einen Entwurf für ein "Gesetz über die aufsichtsrechtlichen Anforderungen an die Vergütungssysteme von Instituten und Versicherungsunternehmen" auf den Weg gebracht (der „Gesetzentwurf“).
(Submitted: 19 April 2010)
ESCA Corporate Governance Code: directors' responsibilities - induction, training and ongoing support
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In the United Arab Emirates under the ESCA code there are specific tasks which need to be performed by directors. This article covers those responsibilities as well as board procedures for complying with the code.
(Last reviewed: 01 February 2010; submitted: 14 December 2009)
Whistleblowers in the financial services industry
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The Financial Service Authority has issued guidance on how it will deal with whistleblowers in the Financial Services Industry.
(Last reviewed: 07 January 2010; submitted: 11 April 2002)
Swine flu - an employer's international checklist
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This article sets out a series of questions and action points for employers to consider in relation to their workforce.
(Last reviewed: 07 January 2010; submitted: 30 April 2009)
FSA - regulation, revolution and remuneration
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A summary of current developments in relation to the regulation of executive remuneration.
(Last reviewed: 07 January 2010; submitted: 27 March 2009)
Limited tax relief on pension savings of high earners
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This article examines measures which have been introduced affecting the taxation of individuals with annual earnings of £150,000 or more making pension savings under registered pension schemes.
(Submitted: 11 December 2009)
The FSA's remuneration code - two steps forward, one step back
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A summary and commentary on the changes to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Code since the March 2009 draft Code.
(Submitted: 17 August 2009)
Gesetz zur Angemessenheit der Vorstandsvergütung („VorstAG”)
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Das Gesetz setzt neue Regeln für Vorstandsvergütung und Verantwortlichkeit / Haftung für Aufsichtsratsmitglieder.
(Submitted: 16 July 2009)
Het verdiende loon
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Op 27 mei 2009 organiseerde Simons & Simmons haar jaarlijke corporate seminar. Onder de titel "Het verdiende loon" was het thema dit jaar de beloning van bestuurders. Deze publicatie geeft een samenvatting van de voordrachten van de verschillende sprekers.
(Submitted: 09 July 2009)
Exoneración de responsabilidad de nueva sociedad anónima laboral constituida a partir de determinados elementos de sociedad insolvente
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El articulo analiza los supuestos de exoneración de responsabilidad de la sociedad anónima laboral.
(Submitted: 26 March 2009)
Analisis de reciente jurisprudencia del Tribunal Supremo en materia laboral
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El artículo analiza una sentencia reciente del Tribunal Supremo en la que se efectúa un repaso de los criterios jurisprudenciales en materia de consignación de la indemnización en supuestos de readmisión y subsanación de errores para recurrir.
(Submitted: 02 March 2009)
Clearance statements - revised Pensions Regulator's guidance
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A summary of the main provisions of the Pensions Regulator's revised guidance on clearance statements which was issued in March 2008.
(Last reviewed: 24 October 2008; submitted: 23 October 2008)
Considerations when tackling employee fraud
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A business which sets out to tackle employee fraud should not lose sight of the objectives which motivated it to do so, as the ultimate aim of the process will determine how it ought to be conducted.
(Last reviewed: 23 July 2008; submitted: 22 May 2006)
Health and safety risk assessment
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The main duties under health and safety law and the need for risk assessment, a five stage process for carrying out a risk assessment, and practical points in relation to risk assessment.
(Last reviewed: 23 July 2008; submitted: 22 May 2006)
Jong geleerd, oud gedaan: leeftijds(fase)bewust personeelsbeleid
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Leeftijds(fase)bewust personeelsbeleid: het artikel beschrijft de noodzakelijke wijzigingen bij onderhandelingen voor cao's ten gevolge van de wetgeving gelijke behandeling.
(Submitted: 13 February 2008)
Employee Benefits and Incentives Factsheets
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Factsheets setting out the key features of available employee benefit and incentive schemes.
(Last reviewed: 12 November 2007; submitted: 14 February 2001)
Managing employment law risk within a hedge fund
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This presentation formed part of our Financial Institutions Sector Autumn Legal Update 2007. An interactive session focusing on the practical steps that can be taken to reduce exposure to timeconsuming employee disputes, particularly around poor performers and “difficult employees”. We also looked at risks around compensation arrangements and provided some top tips on provisions to protect the business from departing employees.
(Submitted: 06 October 2007)
Employment law hot topics for financial institutions
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This presentation formed part of our Financial Institutions Sector Autumn Legal Update 2007. The session comprised an interactive update on the key developments that may have an impact within a financial institutions environment, including bonuses, discrimination and “family friendly” rights.
(Submitted: 05 October 2007)
Pensions Funds Directive
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This article outlines the Pensions Funds Directive which establishes a "prudent person" approach in community law for the operation of employment related pension schemes across EU borders, based on mutual recognition of Home State regulation, so that a prudent investment policy may be followed for scheme members in each Member State.
(Last reviewed: 26 September 2007; submitted: 14 June 2004)
Een Nederlands fonds of een Belgisch fonds?!
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De Europese markt voor pensioenen is inmiddels open. De verschillende Europese koopmannen zijn hun waar aan het aanprijzen. De luide stem van de Belgische koopman Verhofstadt is goed te horen. Het Nederlandse pensioenstelsel is degelijk (en duur). Kan het Nederlandse pensioen concurreren met het Belgische pensioen?
(Submitted: 15 August 2007)
Hoe verzilveren gepensioneerden hun rechten (effectieve medezeggenschap)?
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Op basis van de Pensioen- en spaarfondsenwet (PSW), het Burgerlijk Wetboek (BW) en dadelijk op basis van de Pensioenwet (PW) hebben gepensioneerden (mede)zeggenschapsrechten. Voor gepensioneerden is het niet altijd duidelijk welke rechten zij hebben en hoe zij deze rechten effectief kunnen gebruiken. In dit artikel zal worden aangegeven hoe de gepensioneerden effectief van hun rechten gebruik kunnen maken.
(Submitted: 31 May 2007)
De territoriale werking van de Pensioenwet: confectie of maatwerk?
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De globalisering slaat toe, ook in pensioenland. Ondernemers beperken zich niet meer tot activiteiten binnen één land en werknemers werken steeds vaker over de grens. Hierdoor wordt een complex onderwerp als pensioen nog complexer. Is het de wetgever nu gelukt om een heldere en eenvoudige regeling voor de territoriale werking van de Pensioenwet op te nemen?
(Submitted: 31 May 2007)
Compromise agreements - A brief guide for employers
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An overview of points to consider when using compromise agreements.
(Last reviewed: 31 October 2006; submitted: 20 August 2002)
Global Data Protection Laws
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Selected key features of laws of various countries in the EU, Asia and Middle East and of the USA.
(Submitted: 19 October 2006)
Working environment - managing the risk
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Outline of what causes work-place problems and the two main strands for managing that risk.
(Submitted: 02 June 2006)
Intellectual property protection: The enemy within
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How to tackle employees and contractors who take your intellectual property without permission.
(Submitted: 25 May 2006)
Retention of Documents
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A selection of possible retention periods in relation to particular classes of documents.
(Submitted: 13 May 2003)
Response to simplification of taxation of pensions consultation
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Simmons & Simmons' response to the HM Treasury and Inland Revenue consultation document on simplifying the taxation of pensions.
(Submitted: 20 April 2003)

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