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

Employment tribunals cannot apportion liability in discrimination claims where more than one party is at fault

Employment tribunals do not have the jurisdiction to apportion liability for compensation in discrimination claims where more than one party is at fault, the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has ruled. 08 May 2012

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Employees coming from two different companies cannot receive TUPE protection, rules EAT

TUPE law should not apply when employees are moved to a new employer from two different original employers and should only apply to employees working on the specific tasks that are transferred, an Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) ruling has said.  13 Apr 2012

Change of Employment Tribunal procedures will save public expense, expert says

Witnesses will generally not be required to read out their statements during Employment Tribunal hearings in cases brought from 6 April following legislative changes to Tribunal procedures. 05 Mar 2012

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