Monthly Archives: October 2008

Muslim alcohol handling discrimination claim hits Tesco

Mohammed Ahmed worked as fork lift truck driver in a Tesco Distribution Centre. He claimed that during a busy period he was required to handle alcohol, that this was against his faith, and that he had not been informed of … Continue reading

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National Minimum Wage increases come into force

On the 1st October the following new NMW rates came into force: £5.73 per hour for workers aged 22 and over; £4.77 for 18 – 21 year olds; £3.53 for those aged 16 and 17. Please see my recent related … Continue reading

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