Redundancy: Fair or Not?
The latest business tendency survey showed us that certain industries have been struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the many consequences is that many organisations are contemplating a […]
5 key points on Jersey’s new Disability Discrimination law
The arrival of the Discrimination (Disability) (Jersey) Regulations 2018 on 1 September completes the States’ anti-discrimination legislative programme which began in 2014. It is arguably the most significant addition to […]
Disability Discrimination in-house training options
Jersey will see the introduction of the Discrimination (Disability) (Jersey) Regulations 2018 on 1 September. This legislation aims to promote equality for disabled islanders. It works to ensure that people […]
2017 Annual Report of the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal
For employers, the recently published 2017 Annual Report of the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal makes interesting reading. Last year, there was a 20% increase in the number of claims […]
It’s a bumper year of employment-related legislation. Are you prepared?
2018 is a set to be a busy year for employment professionals in Jersey with a raft of new legislation likely to be introduced. At some point this year, whether […]
The benefits of diversity in the workplace
CI Pride takes place this weekend – a day of celebration for the Channel Islands’ diverse communities, however they are defined. The theme this year is marriage in recognition of […]
Who is likely to go to an Employment Tribunal and for what reason?
The recently published 2016 annual report of the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (JEDT) gives us a good idea… Firstly, complaints relating to discrimination are on the rise with a […]
Have a Holly, Jolly, Inclusive Christmas Party this Season
By now you have probably been invited to a number of Christmas parties, some invites may be more welcome than others, but undoubtedly attending a party is much less of […]
Is a Secret Santa worth the risk?
Secret Santa has become a much loved and accepted office tradition, but that doesn’t mean that everyone wants to participate or has the financial means to do so. Also, some […]
Employing children in Jersey – Qs and As
Thank you to everyone who sent in questions for our online clinic on employing children. Here is a summary of the questions and answers: Should a company conduct an interview […]
Is it time to stamp out banter in the workplace? Qs and As
Thank you to everyone who sent in questions for our online clinic on banter in the workplace. Here is a summary of the questions and answers: What is ‘unacceptable’? Can […]
How equality, diversity and inclusion works for us
At LAW, we talk about difference a lot to our clients and amongst ourselves. Unlike a number of organisations that believe Jersey’s discrimination law has shut down all ability […]
Tribunal judgments stick, like high heels in an escape slide
By Kelly Flageul, Managing Director To say that Condor has been plying choppy waters for the past year is a serious understatement. To list their woes since the Liberation joined […]
Age Discrimination: your questions answered #asklaw
Thank you to everyone who participated in our online clinic today on Age Discrimination. Tweets From @GaryBurgessITV …if a company wanted to employ an older person to broaden experience in workforce, […]
Age discrimination course
A wider overview of the new Age Discrimination law including: the meaning of age; how discrimination happens; key employer-focused exemptions from the law including a focus on retirement; avoiding liability […]
Age Discrimination – Old enough to know better?
On 12 April 2016, the Minister for Social Security lodged draft Age Discrimination Regulations with the States. The Regulations take account of responses to the recent consultation on the same, […]
Age Discrimination Breakfast Briefing
Newsflash: Age Discrimination – Old enough to know better? On 12 April 2016, the Minister for Social Security lodged draft Age Discrimination Regulations with the States. The Regulations take account […]
Start of season special offers
Focus on… Seasonal Issues This course is designed for the employer who has to manage seasonal workers. It will cover the employment issues that arise from those working for a […]
Update: Age Discrimination Consultation
URGENT UPDATE LAW has been advised by the Department for Social Security that the Minister ‘might propose’ further change(s) to the draft Age Discrimination Regulations in relation to retirement age […]
Start of season special offers
Prepping your kitchen for the 2016 season? Have you remembered to check that everyone is qualified to the appropriate level in Food Safety and that their qualification is up to date? Ahead of […]
Have your say on… Age Discrimination
What? There are only 10 days left on the consultation exercise on the new Age Discrimination regulations! Why care? In essence, the draft law is not as unfavourable to employers […]
Has the new sex discrimination law killed the Christmas party?
BBC Radio Jersey interview with Sharon Peacock, Technical Director:
The death of office banter?
“Are jokes now banned in the office?”: one of the most common questions we hear when we’re training people in the new Discrimination Law in Jersey. There is a real fear […]
Yom Kippur and the workplace
In keeping with previous posts on festivals for world religions, here’s another for you in relation to Yom Kippur for those clients who have Jewish employees. Even if you are not interested […]
