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News Brief 19 December

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By Claudia O’Brian

ECJ: Obesity can be a disability

19 December 2014

The European Court of Justice has ruled that obesity can be a disability, in FOA v Billund – a landmark case that could affect employment rights across Europe.

Miliband: Labour will make it criminal to exploit migrant labour

18 December 2014

Miliband has announced that Labour will make it a criminal offence to employ migrant workers on different terms to local workers, a practice which both exploits migrants and undercuts the local workforce.

Blacklisting cases back in court

18 December 2014

The cases of the blacklisted construction workers seeking compensation will resume in court today.

UNISON will appeal high court ruling

18 December 2014

The High Court ruled to turn down Unison’s second judicial review request over the government’s decision to introduce employment tribunal fees. However the union has been granted permission to appeal.

Equal pay (Transparency) Bill passed

18 December 2014

The Equal Pay Bill was overwhelmingly backed in parliament, passed by 258 to eight.

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