Introduction

The pace of change in employment legislation is relentless and every aspect of the employee relationship now demands not only thorough procedural understanding but also a strong appreciation of what is and is not reasonable.

Employers cannot afford to ignore their ‘people’ responsibilities, if they wish to avoid the disruptive, time-consuming and often financially painful consequences, of employees becoming increasingly aware of their statutory rights and entitlements.

This update provides a brief round-up of some of the latest legislation and case law affecting all employers.