Employment Lawyer
Welcome to the Employment lawyer's blog
My name is Innes Clark and I am an employment lawyer and the head of Morton Fraser's award winning Employment Law Team where we advise both employers and employees from our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. I am also a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. This employment blog is designed to bring you updates on employment law and HR matters. To stay up to date with my Blog click on the RSS feed next to the words "Employment law" at the top of this page.
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If you would like to discuss your own or your organisation's particular situation please feel free to contact me on 0131 247 1181 or at innes.clark@morton-fraser.com.
Teacher Disciplined Over Facebook Comments
A primary school teacher in Wales has been disciplined after posting inappropriate comments to her Facebook profile page.
By: Innes Clark
Published: 9 Feb 2012
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Employment Law Podcast - Changes In 2012
Our latest employment law podcast is now available.
By: Innes Clark
Published: 6 Feb 2012
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National Sick Day – You Have Been Warned!
This Monday coming, is apparently the day that British workers are most likely to call in sick.
By: Innes Clark
Published: 3 Feb 2012
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New Tribunal Limits & Employment Law Reform Timeline
A reminder of the new Tribunal limits and an employment reform timeline.
By: Innes Clark
Published: 1 Feb 2012
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Clarification Of Auto-Enrolment Start Dates – New Timetable
The DWP has published a revised timetable for auto-enrolment.
By: Innes Clark
Published: 26 Jan 2012
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ACAS Research Paper on Workplaces and Social Networking
The research paper, published by ACAS, provides useful guidance and tips to employers on best practice for internet and social media use in the workplace.
By: Innes Clark
Published: 25 Jan 2012
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Government Announces Mediation Pilot Scheme
The Government announced yesterday the launch of a pilot scheme for 2 regional mediation networks as part of its efforts to reform the employment tribunal system.
By: Innes Clark
Published: 24 Jan 2012
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Flexible Parental Leave: An Update
BIS suggest that the increase to parental leave will take effect from March 2013.
By: Innes Clark
Published: 23 Jan 2012
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Strike Action For Employee Demoted For Pulling A Sickie
ASLEF ballot their members for strike action as a result of a demotion for an employee who pulled a sickie.
By: Innes Clark
Published: 19 Jan 2012
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Increase In Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period To Apply Only To New Employees
An indication from BIS as to the operation of the new unfair dismissal qualifying period.
By: Innes Clark
Published: 18 Jan 2012
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