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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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

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Change of work location under TUPE transfer can give rise to automatic unfair dismissal, tribunal rules

A movement of workers to another location as a result of a change in employer is a "substantial change" in working conditions which can give rise to successful claims for automatic unfair dismissal, an employment tribunal has ruled. 08 Mar 2012

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Collective redundancy consultation period should be cut to 30 days for all employees, employers say

The Government should "press ahead" with proposals to cut the length of the consultation period before employers can make 100 or more redundancies, employers have said. 22 Feb 2012

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