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Employment Tribunals: back to the future?
There will always be disputes in the workplace. Where people are involved, there will always be disagreements and upsets. We can't avoid them entirely, but what we can do is manage them properly.
If complaints were managed better, then the spiral into cases fit for tribunal may be avoided in most situations - and undoubtedly this was the thinking behind the Employment Act 2002 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2002, introduced back in October 2004.
But it seems these regulations introduced a whole new raft of problems (and costs!) - while also largely failing in their aim to reduce the number of cases going to tribunal. Rather than helping to solve disputes, the regulations have given employers another duty to focus on - following complication procedures.
The DTI has carried out an extensive review of the success of these procedures and this month, in an emploment law special, we speak to those at the heart of the matter - Michael Gibbons of the Ministerial Challenge Panel, who carried out the review; the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution; and ACAS.
In this issue...
Dispute resolution... the repeal of the procedures
The Dispute Resolution Procedures were introduced to promote better communication in the workplace, and encourage people to talk through disputes, thereby avoiding the need for Employment Tribunals. Instead, the formal procedures appear to have discouraged a more natural resolution process and driven people towards tribunals.
Who's the daddy?
Proposals for new paternity rights could see a sector of the workforce previously immune to the effects of childbith suddenly become absent from the workplace for up to six months. Patrick Dye examines the real financial and practical imaplications for employers.
Should the national minimum wage continue to rise?
On 1 October 2007 the National Minimum Wage will rise again. Jeffrey Jupp of Severn Bedford Row considers the likely impact on the workplace.
Tribunals Service shake-up: one system, better service?
The tribunal system has been wrought with problems that are now being addressed in the biggest shake-uo in over 50 years. What will this mean for Employment Tribunals, asks Claire Fuller.
Behind the scenes at the Mock Employment Tribunal
Omar Akram of Witan Jardine gives a delegate's view of Workplace Law's Mock Employment Tribunal, which took place in Westminster on 21 May.
Ceritificate in Personnel and Practice: an HR course in 20 weeks
The CIPD Certificate in Personnel and Practice provides a firm foundation in all areas of personnel. Workplace Law Magazine speaks to the course director and a student on the course to find out what it entails.
Employment law update
Details of important changes in legislation affecting the workplace.
Case law
Legal experts offer their advice to employers on the implications of recent case law.
Technical guidance
In-depth guidance on: flexible working; extending the right to request to carers; long hours culture: driving home the message; and work-related stress - when is an employer liable?
Clinic
What welfare services must we provide for a pregnant member of staff?
Analysis
An analysis of Employment Tribunal claims.
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