Need to Know January 2010 - Employment law update

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Key employment law changes in 2010

The turn of the decade brings yet more changes in the field of employment law and these are the key changes to watch out for as the year progresses.

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Sexual Orientation and Religious Belief - Update

Last month we reported on the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case of McFarlane v Relate Avon Limited. In McFarlane, the EAT based their approach on the widely publicised case of Ladele v London Borough of Islington. Since then, the Court of Appeal has handed down its judgement in Ladele, affirming the EAT's approach to both cases.

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Re-Opening Compromise Agreements

In December 2009 the Employment Appeal Tribunal gave judgment in the case of Industrious Ltd v Horizon Recruitment Ltd (in liquidation) and Mrs J Vincent. The EAT held that tribunals have jurisdiction to determine whether a compromise agreement is unenforceable because of misrepresentation.

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Dress Codes and Appearance Policies - Sex Discrimination

The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Dansie v The Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis confirmed established legal principles relating to dress codes and how they can apply differently to men and women.

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