Weekly issue 52 - November 2000

Sexuality discrimination: unlawful

MacDonald v Ministry of Defence (Unreported EAT/121/00)

National Minimum Wage becomes less minimal

National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2000
Smith v Thomas (Employment Tribunal, 1100367/2000,unreported)

Human Rights seminar

An impressive audience of trade unionists attended Thompsons' Human Rights Act seminar on Monday 9 October.

Police employers liable for bullying

Waters v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2000] IRLR 720

Doctors on call

Sindicato de Medicos de Asistencia Publica (SIMAP) v Conselleria de Sanidad y Consumo de la Generalidad Valenciana (European Court of Justice, 3 October 2000)

Snooping on staff is still suspect

The Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000 SI 2000/2699

The hidden penalties of leaving work

Giraud UK Ltd v Smith [2000] IDS Brief 668
Knight v London Central Bus Co Ltd (unreported Employment Tribunal Case: 2300744/99)