Employment Law Edinburgh News

The Queen has outlined the Government’s priorities for the coming Parliamentary year, a number of which will have an impact on employment.

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The CBI has commented on the Government’s proposals to reform the tribunals system, which includes the introduction of fees.

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Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly has announced a consultation over plans to introduce fees for employment tribunals.

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Employment law was the single biggest issue for business owners calling the Forum of Private Business's legal helpline during a five-week period in September and October, which included the 1st October ‘common commencement date' when new regulations come into force.

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A woman from Northern Ireland has brought two employment tribunal claims against her employer, and won them both, reports the BBC.

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A new analysis of the economics of employment regulation claims that the opposition of much of the business lobby to many employment rights betrays an underlying bias against employment regulation which at times flies in the face of economic evidence.

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The Institute of Directors (IoD) has argued in its response to the consultation ‘Resolving Workplace Disputes’ that the Government’s proposed reforms to the employment tribunal system are flawed. The IoD does not believe that the proposals will achieve any significant reduction in the number of weak complaints or costs to business in terms of management time and lawyers’ fees.

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