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Business Secretary denounces "heavy handed" European employment regulations

Business Secretary Vince Cable has reiterated his commitment to "rolling back excessive regulation" from Europe ahead of expected employment law changes due to be announced as part of the Queen's Speech. 09 May 2012

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Singapore announces first major review of employment laws since 2008

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is to conduct a review of its main employment laws with a public consultation due in the second half of this year, its Minister of State for Manpower has announced. 08 May 2012

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Employment tribunal fees could affect uptake of early conciliation, Acas officer says

Government plans to charge fees for bringing an employment tribunal claim could make employers less enthusiastic about tackling workplace grievances when they first arise, a high-ranking officer with Acas has said. 31 Jan 2012

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Reduced consultation periods and overhauled tribunal system proposed as part of 'radical' employment law changes

The 90 day minimum consultation period for collective redundancies may be restricting business and could be reduced as part of the most radical reform to employment law for decades, the Government has said. 24 Nov 2011

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