When does a contract start?
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Guidelines are presented for determining when a contract of employment begins. Calculations should be based on the start date of the final contract, and then any previous periods of employment should be considered. Legal employment continuity in Great Britain entails having the employee work at least 16 hours weekly. There must be no break in employment of more than one week, except in the case of sickness, maternity leave, dismissal without notice, or prior agreement between employer and employee. In industrial disputes, the employee must prove continuity of employment, but the burden of proof that there has been a break in employment of more than one week lies with the employer.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1987
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The rising cost of discrimination
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Several recent British court decisions which make major changes to equal pay and sex discrimination law are discussed. These decisions are based on European Economic Community rules and involve interpretation of UK legislation. Cases discussed include: Hayward V Cammell Laird Ltd, and Bromley v H.J. Quick Ltd, which address equal value of workers; and Brown v Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, which addresses maternity leave.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1988
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When does a contract end?
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Recent British employment litigation is discussed, especially determining the effective date of employee termination with regard to Section 55(4) of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act. This section defines the effective date of termination as the date when a contract is ended. It is irrelevant if the termination is in breach of contract or if it occurs after the period required by law. Seven cases are cited.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1987
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