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The recent case in which Counsel for Revenue & Customs had to apologise to the Court of Appeal for relying on regulations that were five years out of date has drawn much comment. For a report, see Frisby Law, a new blog from the firm of Ruthie, one of the UK’s founding blawgers. Toulson LJ states: It [...] I’m not American, and I’m not black, so I don’t really understand why I, like many others, felt genuinely emotional at President Obama’s inauguration. I think we all claim a piece of him – whether you’ve simply despaired at the lack of intellectualism in politics, the dynastic origin of many US politicians or simply believed [...] Personnel Today reports on the alarm expressed by businesses on the European Parliament’s vote to end the maximum working week opt-out. The statistics quoted are telling enough as to how its end would effect the UK workforce – around 1 in 10 employees work more than the 48 hour working week, but for more than [...] In other news this November, everyone seemed to be calling for the sacking of someone. From the social workers charged with the care of Baby P, to foolish radio presenters, dismissal has hit the headlines. Ross & Brand What faced the BBC with Ross & Brand was the same issue that faces many smaller employers, just on [...] Again, this isn’t employment related, but over time this blog might start to embrace (as it were) discrimination in all its forms. On 4th November in the US voters will go to decide whether McCain or Obama will be their next president. Californians, however, will have an extra decision to make: should the Californian constitution be [...] I once saw written somewhere that Harriet Harman would fail the “wouldn’t mind having a pint with her in the pub” test*, and one only has to listen to her speak to see why. Hot on the heels of positive discrimination comes the institution of the National Equality Panel, announced in a speech to the [...] Fellow blogger John Bolch of Family Lore has written an e-book all about divorce. There are far too many divorce solicitors out there who’ll charge a couple of grand for a simple uncontested divorce and agreed financial settlement, so the meagre amount you can pay to get the expertise of one of the good guys [...] I shall be camping and surfing in North Devon until early next week, so no posts are likely. Hope you all enjoy your bank holidays. **EDIT: AS AT 6TH AUGUST MY CONTENT WAS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE SITE** If you’re reading this post at stealthemployed.com, which is a blog that simply reposts all of my stuff under a few big lucrative banner ads, then please visit the genuine site at http://blog.usefullyemployed.co.uk. That way you know that the guy that does the [...] In the US, many civil actions are tried by juries, including some employment jurisdictions. This has one obvious drawback:
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