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Owen White writes regular articles for clients and other interested parties – click on any of the links below to read them. We also produce informative newsletters covering a wide range of issues. Visit our newsletter library if you would like to read or receive our newsletters.
Disability Discrimination - Mental Impairment
In J v DLA Piper UK LLP [2010] UKEAT, J applied for a job with DLA Piper UK LLP (DLA) and was offered the job subject to (among other things) completing a medical questionnaire. Prior to completing this, J informed the HR manager at DLA about her history of depression. A few days later, she was informed by DLA that a decision had been made to impose a recruitment freeze as a result of the credit crunch and that the offer to her was withdrawn.
21 July 2010 | Employment News July 2010
Martin and others v Professional Game Match Officials Ltd - Direct Age Discrimination
Age discrimination is prohibited by the Equal Treatment Framework Directive (2000/78/EC) (the Directive), as given effect by the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/1031) (the Age Regulations).
21 June 2010 | Employment News June 2010
Fake fit notes
Fake fit notes which claim to be "authentic looking replicas" of the genuine forms are being circulated for as little as £10. The website Doctorsnotestore.com is openly selling fake versions of the new fit notes which were introduced in April.
21 June 2010 | Employment News June 2010
Guidance on employment issues during the World Cup
Now that the World Cup is underway, we thought that it would be a good idea to provide employers some guidance on how to deal with employment issues that may arise. These include dealing with requests for time off and unauthorised absence.
21 June 2010 | Employment News June 2010
Direct marketing and data protection
We are regularly approached by both Franchisor and Franchisee clients asking for our advice in connection with proposed direct marketing campaigns and the implications of data protection legislation. What data can be collected and held about customers and potential customers? How should such data be protected and how can it be used? This briefing note highlights the key issues your business should consider when carrying out direct marketing. It explains how you should collect information about customers and how to communicate information about your products and services to existing and potential customers. For Franchisors, it applies equally to information gathered about potential franchisees as part of your recruitment process.
17 May 2010 | Franchising News May 2010
