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Wording of collective redundancy changes could create uncertainty, expert warns

Draft laws which will cut the minimum consultation period when an employer proposes making 100 or more redundancies could create uncertainty due to the wording used, an expert has warned. 15 Feb 2013

Draft Acas code on settlement agreements could lead to longer exit periods, says expert

The strict conditions that must be met before employers will be protected from having discussions relating to settlement agreements used against them in a tribunal could lead to lengthier exit discussions than is currently the case, an expert has said. 14 Feb 2013

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Enhanced redundancy payments to older workers were justified, says tribunal

Enhanced redundancy payments made to workers over the age of 35 were not discriminatory because they reflected the extra problems older workers face when losing their jobs, a tribunal has said. 07 Feb 2013

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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