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Islington successfully appeals Ladele – religious beliefs do not trump social equality

The case of London Borough of Islington v Ladele [2008] UKEAT 0453_08_1912 is now on Bailii. As followers of the case will know, it concerned whether or not a registrar working for Islington was discriminated against unlawfully under the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, when she was threatened with disciplinary action due to her refusal [...]

Annual Limits Increase details released

The most common limits increase as follows:

The cap on a week’s pay for Statutory Redundancy Payments, the basic award, and related purposes – up from £330 to £350;
Maximum compensatory award on a finding of unfair dismissal – up from £63,000 to £66,200;
Guarantee payment during lay offs – up from £20.40 to £21.50.

The new limits will come into [...]