Changes over the years
2003 - We all remember this changing
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Employees on fixed-term contracts must be treated as favorably as permanent workers - this came into effect on 1st October 2002. (See Fixed-Term Employees (Prevention of Less Favorable Treatment) Regulations 2002.)
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All employers, regardless of size, must operate a minimum standard compulsory disciplinary and grievance procedure. This came into force on 1st October 2004.
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An increase in statutory maternity leave to six months paid leave and a further six months unpaid leave. This came into force on 6th April 2003
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Introduction of leave for adoptive parents of six months paid leave following the adoption of a child and a further six months unpaid leave. This came into force 6th April 2003.
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Introduction of two weeks paid paternity leave for working fathers. This is at the same rate as maternity pay. This came into force on 6th April 2003.
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Requests by working parents of young or disabled children to work flexibly must be considered by their employers. This came into force on 6th April 2003.
Also in this year……
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Best-selling album - Life For Rent by Dido
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Best-selling film -The Lord of the Rings: Return of the king
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Toyota launches an all new Avensis
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March 2003 Iraq war land troops from the UK to join troops from America, Australia and Poland in the invasion of Iraq
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England Rugby World Cup champions after defeating Australia 20 -17 after extra time
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M6 toll motorway opens
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People in the news who died this year: Bee Gee Morris Gibb, Dolly the sheep and Bob Monkhouse