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Social media misconduct

Although the EAT has not yet provided guidance on dealing with social media-related conduct issues, there are some elements of a recent decision that employers can learn from, writes Kevin Poulter

Lawyers encounter pregnancy and maternity discrimination on a weekly basis

Sussex-based law firm launches 'Mind the Bump 2015' campaign in response to new research

Social media has spawned 'true detectives' in employment claims

It would be foolish of claimants to assume their Facebook posts are secret, observe Madelaine Power and Jenny Hawrot

Employment law has been hampered under coalition government

Unlawful discrimination on the increase as the impact of cuts to legal protections bites the disabled

ECJ rejects redundancy claims from former Woolworths and Ethel Austin staff

Decision will bring a 'sigh of relief' from employers of multi-site businesses but is also 'good news' for employees, say lawyers Image copyright: Jacqueline Abromeit / Shutterstock.com

When misjudgement becomes misconduct

What did the MoJ hope to gain from the public sacking of three judges, asks Kevin Poulter

There are bigger employment issues than zero-hours contracts

Demand for flexible work patterns, potential loopholes, and problems with defining 'regular contract' means Labour's proposals face considerable challenges

MoD faces whistleblowing claim from doctor sacked by text

Ministry of Defence fails to get claim struck out on a 'technicality'