April 2011 employment law changes *

United Kingdom - May 19 2011
From 6 April, the default retirement age was abolished with transitional arrangements in place.

Co-authors: Brian Gegg, Jesper Christensen.

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Belief in anti fox hunting falls within ‘philosophical belief’ protection *

United Kingdom - May 19 2011
An employment tribunal has allowed a claim for discrimination to proceed on the basis that a gardener's belief in anti fox hunting constituted, on the facts, a philosophical belief capable of protection under the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003.

Co-authors: Brian Gegg, Jesper Christensen.

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Legal fees tax concession on termination agreements *

United Kingdom - May 19 2011
Employees have historically enjoyed the benefit of a tax concession which allows his or her legal fees to be paid by the employer and to escape tax when they are paid as part of a settlement agreement.

Co-authors: Brian Gegg, Jesper Christensen.

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Equality Act codes of practice *

United Kingdom - May 19 2011
The EHRC's statutory codes of practice on the Equality Act 2010 took effect on 6 April 2011.

Co-authors: Brian Gegg, Jesper Christensen.

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Consultation on Takeover Code *

United Kingdom - May 19 2011
The Takeover Panel has published a consultation paper on proposed changes to the Takeover Code which applies to takeovers of UK listed companies.

Co-authors: Brian Gegg, Jesper Christensen.

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