Issue 821

Legal entitlement to customer tips

A new law has just been passed, effective from next year, which states that employers have to hand over any rewards left by customers for the benefit of staff.

Sex discrimination exemption

Although poorly-paid women are protected under wages legislation, the appeal tribunal has held that if the law itself is biased, it cannot be used against them.

Means of communication

The appeal court has confirmed that the rules which apply for disclosing confidential legal information are restricted to those parties acting as mere conduits.