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Employment law update: Successful caste discrimination claim under Equality Act 2010
info 6-Nov-2015 11:17
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that caste discrimination, which is not expressly prohibited under the Equality Act 2010, could be unlawful discrimination – but only where caste is part of a protected characteristic, such as ethnic origin.

Employment law update: Trade Union Bill to prohibit check off in the public sector
info 26-Oct-2015 15:45
The government has introduced an amendment to the Trade Union Bill which will end check off in the public sector. Check off is where workers request that the employer deducts union subscriptions from salary in order to pass it on to the trade union.

National newsletter: Legal Eye - Legal Scheme Special
info 30-Sep-2015 16:21
LegalEye newsletter outlining the new arrangements for legal advice in Prospect from 1 October 2015

Submission: Tackling intimidation of non-striking workers
info 1-Sep-2015 11:20
Prospect believes there is absolutely no need to create further restrictions on picketing or protests. We do not consider there is any evidence for the need for tougher enforcement provisions. The examples given in the consultation paper of intimidating behaviour are extremely rare and the existing provisions are more than strong enough to deal with any exceptional and isolated incidents.

Submission: Ballot thresholds in important public services
info 1-Sep-2015 11:15
Prospect is opposed to the introduction of balloting thresholds in important public services. We believe the new rules are unnecessary. We believe the right to strike is a fundamental human right, and this is safeguarded by international law, including the International Labour Organisation conventions, the European Social Charter, and the European Convention of Human Rights. The government's proposal to introduce additional stringent thresholds for industrial action in public services is undermining the right to strike and likely to be in breach of our international obligations.

Submission: Hiring agency staff during strike action: reforming regulation
info 28-Aug-2015 11:09
Prospect is strongly opposed to the proposal to repeal Regulation 7 of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, which currently ban the use of agency workers to cover the jobs of striking workers.

Submission: Closing the Gender Pay Gap
info 1-Sep-2015 15:48
Prospect believes that issues affecting women in the workplace need to be re-prioritised and that this process needs to include a thorough overhaul of procedures in relation to pay equality. A present lack of incentive on employers to publish pay-related data needs to be addressed with a view to establishing accountability and engagement.

Employment law update: Dismissal and protected disclosures
info 11-Aug-2015 08:29
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that an employee who contacted the Information Commissioner’s Office without employer approval was fairly dismissed