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American activist, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, once said that "the history of the past is but one long struggle upward to equality" and with the consultation of the Equality Bill in the Isle of Man now well underway, the Island moves one step closer to enacting one of the most important pieces of social legislation in recent times.

Senior Associate Leanne McKeown addressed the ACSP's packed AGM at the end of October on the topic of "Employment Law Developments – Equality and Whistleblowing".

The modifications to the EA 2006 reflect the changes which were made to the UK's flexible working regime in June 2014.

Last Year, A Confidential Uk Government Report Commissioned By The Prime Minister And Written By Venture Capitalist, Adrian Beecroft, Was Leaked.

My name is Phoebe Harwood, I'm 19 and was born in the Isle of Man. Last year, after finishing sixth form, I applied for the Marketing Apprenticeship being offered by Appleby in collaboration...

As levels of obesity make headline news Simcocks director Irini Newby considers the implications for employers.

Conversations are taking place across the globe regarding women in business, particularly on boardroom representation and the gender pay gap.

Zero-hour contracts can leave workers with little security, uncertainty about earnings and vulnerable to exploitation.

Employees should take care when bringing private matters into the workplace. Depending on the circumstances, it may not be reasonable to expect privacy. - See more at: http://www.dq.im/news/a-right-to-privacy-at-work#sthash.uFrMb1Cb.dpuf

The introduction of substantive equality legislation in the Isle of Man has been a long time coming; however with the introduction of the Equality Bill 2015 ("Bill"),

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has released its 2025 Maritime Labour Convention Annual Report, revealing key compliance trends across health and safety, accommodation standards, and employment documentation. With 248 inspections conducted and specific deficiency patterns emerging from both flag state and port state control activities, the report provides critical insights for vessel owners and managers operating under the IOM flag.

The law on vicarious liability has recently been the subject of an important United Kingdom Supreme Court judgment which has limited its scope, providing a welcome relief for employers who would...

Businesses need to gear up for a raft of new, far reaching social legislation that aims to ensure fair and equal treatment for all.

The Employment Act 2006 provides limited protection against discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, but such protection is limited to employment and, within the employment sphere, it is further limited to the protection of employees against being unfairly dismissed on any of these grounds

One unanticipated consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the huge increase in the collection of personal data.

The main source of employment law is found in the legislation set out within various Acts of Tynwald (the Parliament of the Isle of Man), and associated secondary legislation, such as Regulations and Orders.