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Employment tribunals and courts

Streamlined employment tribunal system will "weed out weak claims" says Government

The Government has set out plans to "streamline" the employment tribunal system, which will include a new power to 'strike out' claims with little chance of success before they proceed to a full hearing. 18 Mar 2013

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Back-to-work scheme regulations unlawful, not schemes themselves, says expert

The Government is rewriting regulations underpinning its controversial back-to-work schemes after the Court of Appeal ruled them legally flawed this week. 15 Feb 2013

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Employment tribunal hearings: what to expect

This guide was last updated in August 2011.

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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Birmingham council workers' ruling is significant for others making equal pay claims, says expert

A ruling by the UK's highest court that allows workers to bring equal pay claims to court against employers within six years will be beneficial to groups of people seeking recourse where their individual cases span over a number of years, an expert has said.... 25 Oct 2012

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