Monitoring and recording telephone calls in the United Kingdom *

United Kingdom - May 2 2013
It is widely (and incorrectly!) believed that it is unlawful in the UK in any circumstances to monitor and record telephone calls without drawing…

Co-authors: Renzo Marchini, Richard Frase.

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Collective redundancy consultation in Great Britain - changes to the legislation and Acas guidance *

United Kingdom - May 1 2013
Important changes to the rules requiring employers to conduct collective redundancy consultation with representatives of the affected employees…

Co-authors: Ed Holmes.

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UK Government announces revised timetable for employment law reform *

United Kingdom - March 19 2013
The Government has announced an updated and revised timetable for the implementation of its proposed employment law reforms over the next two years…

Co-authors: Abi Gillett.

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Increase in UK compensation limits *

United Kingdom - January 8 2013
From 1 February 2013 the maximum compensation that the Employment Tribunal can award for unfair dismissal (save in the exceptional cases such as…

Co-authors: Emma Richardson.

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UK Information Commissioner issues guidance on deleting personal data and the use of cloud computing *

United Kingdom - October 24 2012
The UK Data Protection Act 1998 (“DPA”) imposes various restrictions on “data controllers”, such as employers, when “processing” personal data relating to individuals.

Co-authors: Ed Holmes, Renzo Marchini.

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