City Diaries Oct 16, 2009
If someone has been given a contract of employment setting out an incentive scheme that is then reneged on (and assuming no 'get out' clause was included) it's possible the company will find itself in court ... This goes against my contract of employment but I like my job and my employer so I will keep this one back and remind the powers that be at the appropriate time in the future that my goodwill is something they need to maintain if they want me to keep earning them money. (BBC News -- Business)
Zambia: Government On Collision Course With Civil Society Oct 15, 2009
But the following day, Government withdrew the notice of appeal and Nkole was removed as executive chairman with Secretary to the Cabinet, Joshua Kanganja, saying his contract of employment had expired. A week later, the DPP issued a statement saying the State will not challenge the acquittal of Chiluba because the appeal is unlikely to be successful. (allAfrica.com)
Souths land the final blow on Taylor Sep 18, 2009
My actions have not brought the club into disrepute and I did not breach my contract of employment or any code of conduct. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rabbitoh coach hits back at karate affair sacking Sep 17, 2009
"Along with players (including David Fa'alogo), I engaged in pretend, light-weight, kung-fu play. David was a willing participant in the play encounter that directly preceded the incident. "My actions at Forrester's (sic) and since have not brought the Club into disrepute and I did not breach my contract of employment or any code of conduct. "I deeply regret the impact that this has brought to my family, the players, the members and the Club. "I believe that I have been treated unfairly by the... (Sydney Morning Herald)
The business case for... Sep 5, 2009
And this section explains your contract of employment. "The business case for " like "the economic case for " is one of those phrases that seems to ooze from every nook and cranny of argument these days. (BBC News -- UK)
Quitting your job Aug 25, 2009
Although the court is unable to order specific performance, it could restrain the employee from committing a breach of an express or implied negative undertaking because the contract of employment is still in being (as the repudiation of the employee in refusing to work has not been accepted by the employer). This is because Section 54 of the Specific Relief Act 1950 states: Where a contract comprises an affirmative agreement to do a certain act, coupled with a negative agreement, express or... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Fourie heading to court? Aug 18, 2009
It initially seemed like a straight tug-of-war between Western Province and the Lions for Fourie's services, after the GLRU said they have a "fixed term" contract of employment with Fourie until 31 October 2010. However, on Monday Clermont claimed they also have a "letter signed by Fourie" that ties him to their club for the coming season. (iAfrica.com)
Wharfies adopt containment policy Aug 7, 2009
" The ACTU president, Sharan Burrow, has cautioned that a dependence on part-time work was putting real financial pressure on families. "The benchmark for economic recovery must be jobs growth for both full-time and part-time work, not simply switching between the two forms of employment," she said. The employment lawyer Daniel O'Sullivan of Turner Freeman cautioned businesses against making informal or verbal agreements with staff to reduce hours and conditions in the face of the economic... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Failure to 'tell all' a legal minefield for employers Jun 29, 2009
If it will significantly impact the role performed by the potential employee or the employee's ongoing employment, then ensure details are recorded in writing in the letter of offer or contract of employment. Ensure that recruitment agents do not represent the role or company in a manner than is inaccurate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Compulsory day off for maids Jun 17, 2009
Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said: The ministry will make it mandatory for all domestic helpers to sign the contract of employment containing provisions like salary, the name of employers, their workplaces and the compulsory one day off a week ... The provision would be incorporated into the contract of employment to be signed by employers, maids and the agencies responsible for bringing them into the country ... Employers who failed to abide by the terms in the contract of... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Foreign maids in Malaysia to get day off: minister Jun 17, 2009
"The ministry will make it mandatory for all domestic helpers to sign (a) contract of employment containing provisions like salary, the name of employers, their workplaces and the compulsory one day off a week," Subramaniam was quoted as saying. "We may be able to implement it this year," he added, but did not give a date as to when the law would be amended. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Zimbabwe: Shocking Video Shows Police Beating Recruits May 30, 2009
"A police officer is someone in a contract of employment, so what employer has a right to brutally assault employees? The Zimbabwe government must immediately investigate this crime and arrest anyone found to have been involved in these dastardly, inhuman and degrading acts," Mavhinga said. He added; "It's unfortunate that in a country gripped by lawlessness such cruel beatings may even be viewed as normal. That goes to show the state to which Zimbabwe has been reduced.". (allAfrica.com)
UK Countersues Gillispie In Kentucky May 30, 2009
"UK contends that the (memorandum of understanding) is not an enforceable long-term contract of employment, and that it owes no damages to Gillispie, having paid him for each basketball season in which he coached," the lawsuit says. University attorneys also argue that Kentucky, not Texas, is the proper place for any litigation between the two sides. (Cincinnati Nation)
An AccountingWEB.co.uk guide to company cars and fuel May 18, 2009
Where an employee is provided with a car, lack of availability for private use is easier to demonstrate, by including details of the bar on private use in the contract of employment. Cases have been argued where an individual is abroad on business, and HMRC contended that the car was still available to them. (Accounting Web, UK)
Claiming when quitting Apr 2, 2009
The reason for the unemployment is the termination of a contract of employment, dismissal of the contributor or insolvency. Application is made in accordance with the prescribed requirements. (iAfrica.com)
Testimonies: How the downturn is hitting poor men and women Apr 2, 2009
"The company officials told us that we would be sent off because the construction was being suspended." He never got any compensation for the premature termination of his 3-year contract of employment. During the 10 months that Quddus was in Sharjah, working at a construction site, he was able to pay back only Tk 25,000. (AlertNet)
Reps: School vouchers not likely to pass Mar 3, 2009
A union has the right to collectively bargain a contract of employment with the employer. Georgia passed a right to work law for state employees in 1947; therefore, under the legal definition of the law, GAE is a professional association. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sir Fred Goodwin won?t budge over... Feb 27, 2009
He suggested that the enhanced package was intended as compensation for forgoing a year s salary: My contract of employment provided for a 12-month notice period which I voluntarily waived in October last year. This amounted to a loss of one year s salary and I discussed this with you at the time when you indicated that it was both appropriate and sufficient recognition of the circumstances. (New York Post -- Business)
Roanoke Rapids city manager gets no raise Feb 12, 2009
The statement is as follows: The City Manager is employed by the City of Roanoke Rapids pursuant to a written contract of employment. The contract requires Council to evaluate the performance of the City Manager in February of each year. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
