In the opinion of the Advocate General (AG) of the European Court of Justice (ECJ), morbid obesity (BMI of more than 40) may fall within the meaning of disability under EU law, despite the fact that EU law does not legislate on discrimination on the ground of obesity. It is important to keep in mind…
DetailsJune 30, 2014, marks the deadline for employees to request more flexible work schedules, thanks to the Government’s Consultation on Modern Workplaces. If you aren’t sure where to begin, here’s a full explanation of the legislation and how employees can make the transition. Most employers are familiar with handling the needs of employees who need…
DetailsThe European Court of Justice has good news for employees, as it has been determined that commissions that might have been earned should also be reflected in holiday pay. In the case of Lock v British Gas Trading Ltd, Lock was awarded not only his basic salary but also the sales commissions achieved. These commissions…
DetailsThe hype was sent into overdrive when a holiday request was accidentally forwarded to thousands of tweeters employed by Arcadia, a high street retail group. The tweeting blunder was executed by a security guard named Greg Heaslip, who works for this company. When Greg Heaslip emailed his boss asking for two days leave for a…
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