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Employee shareholders approved after House of Lords accepts final concessions

'Employee shareholder' proposals are set to become law after the House of Lords accepted further concessions which will see individuals required to obtain advice from a "relevant independent advisor" before entering into a contract. 25 Apr 2013

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Advocate General endorses 'dynamic' approach to collective bargaining agreements following TUPE transfer

Private sector service providers could have to honour national public sector pay arrangements for any workers that have transferred to them under the TUPE regulations if the approach of a legal adviser is followed by the EU's highest court. 21 Feb 2013

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Out-Law Guides

When is a contractor not a contractor?

This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in June 2011. Not everyone who works is an 'employee'. Often, workers set themselves up in business as consultants or independent contractors so...

Agency workers' 'Swedish derogation' does not need new hire to apply, says tribunal

An exemption from the general rule that agency workers must receive the same pay as those hired directly can apply even where the workers already had a long-standing relationship with the employer in question, a tribunal has said. 21 Jan 2013

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Government proposes removing changes in service provider from scope of TUPE

Government proposals to amend the 'gold-plated' protections that apply to employees whose employers are taken over by new owners would "remove stability" for companies contracted to provide services, an expert has said. 17 Jan 2013

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