How was the holiday?

In the recent case Pereda v Madrid Movilidad SA the ECJ held that where sick leave coincides with a period of scheduled annual leave, the individual must be given the right to take annual leave at a later date.

The new Vetting and Barring Scheme

On 12 October 2009 a new scheme is due to be launched which is intended to facilitate the vetting of individuals who pose a risk to children or vulnerable adults and bars them from gaining access to them via work or voluntary activities.

Managing swine flu in the workplace

Managing the potential problems of swine flu in the workplace is currently a key issue for many employers and HR managers. Read our answers to the commonly asked questions relating to swine flu in the article above.

Legal representation at disciplinary hearings: further developments

In a significant decision of the Court of Appeal, it was held that doctors and dentists employed by the NHS are entitled to legal representation at internal disciplinary hearings.

What’s in a name?

Employee or self-employed, does it matter? Definitely.