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Regional workplace mediation pilot scheme announced
The Employment Relations Minister, Edward Davey, has announced a pilot scheme for regional “mediation networks” for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) will fund mediation training for employees from a group of 24 SMEs … Continue reading →
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Second Reading of Private Members’ Bill which aims to cap all awards for unfair dismissal, and discrimination at £50,000
A Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Christopher Chope MP, will be debated in Parliament at a second reading today (17 June 2011), seeks to cap all awards for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and employment-related discrimination at £50,000. Philip Henson, Head … Continue reading →
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Consultation on reforming civil justice in England and Wales
Secretary of State for Justice, Ken Clarke, has published a new consultation on reforming Civil Justice in England and Wales. Setting out plans to tackle the perceived compensation culture, restore proportionality in costs for court users – particularly businesses, and promote quicker, cheaper alternative … Continue reading →
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BA Cabin Crew vote for strike action (again) – Passenger rights
BA Cabin Crew vote for strike action (again) – Passenger rights Easter is on the horizon, and many families are planning to take a well earned break beyond the shores of England. Those plans may be put on the back … Continue reading →
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Arbitration Clauses in LLP Agreements
Arbitration Clauses in LLP Agreements The High Court (Slade J) has handed down its judgment in the very interesting case of Clyde & Co LLP & another v Kristina Bates von Winkelhof concerning the enforceability of arbitration clauses in employment contracts. … Continue reading →
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Far reaching changes to Employment Tribunals are imminent
Far reaching changes to Employment Tribunals are imminent The launch of the “resolving workplace disputes” consultation by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is described as being the next step in the Governments comprehensive review of employment laws. In … Continue reading →
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BAA/Unite discussions and the need for further dialogue
In September I was interviewed on Sky News commenting on the discussions between BAA and Unite the Union, which took place under the auspices of ACAS at an undisclosed location. Many critics have opined that Unite may be taking a more … Continue reading →
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ACAS/TUC mediation guide for Trade Union representatives
On an almost weekly basis we hear the foreboding news that cuts to the public sector will bring co-ordinated industrial action and civil unrest. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as a recent joint announcement by ACAS, the employment … Continue reading →
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Welcome to Employment Law Update
Thanks for stopping by! This is the blog of Philip Henson FRSA, Partner, and Head of Employment Law@ award-winning (Corporate INTL boutique law firm of the year, UK, 2011) law firm Bargate Murray solicitors, London (UK). We enjoy our work at … Continue reading →
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