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Equality law reform bashed by Lords
16 January 2013
The House of the Lords has been the latest source of criticism over the government's controversial changes to the Equality Act 2010.
Merseyside solidarity warns off blacklisters
16 January 2013
A council motion has been tabled to officially condemn blacklisting practices in Merseyside after 150 local people were found to be on blacklists due to being members of trade unions or other 'bothersome' behaviour such as being concerned about their health and safety at work and that of their colleagues.
Govt plans for judicial reviews are “contrary to British tradition”
19 December 2012
Prime Minister David Cameron told the Confederation of British Industry last month he planned to clamp down on "the massive growth industry" of judicial reviews by further restricting time limits on bringing a case to court, upping fees and halving the number of appeals a failed claim can be granted.
Dangers of shares-for-rights proposals highlighted by MPs
13 December 2012
In a Public Bill Committee debate last Thursday (06 December 2012), Business Minister Michael Fallon attempted to defend the government's deeply unpopular shares-for-rights proposals, which were blasted by opposition MPs in an attack led by Ian Murray.
Financial penalties, deposit orders and whistleblowing debated in the Lords
12 December 2012
On Monday (10 December 2012), the Lords discussed further employment tribunal changes proposed as part of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (ERR) Bill, including financial penalties for employers, changes to deposit orders for employees and plans for whistleblowing legislation.
Peers criticise reform of employment tribunal process
06 December 2012
Yesterday, the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill had its second day in Grand Committee, with the session focusing on Clauses 7 to 19 concerning employment law changes around conciliation, tribunal cases, unfair dismissal and financial penalties.
Francis Maude plays down consultation cuts and attacks on trade unions
05 December 2012
Giving oral evidence on his plans for public engagement in policymaking* to the House of Commons Select Committee meeting last week (28 November 2012), Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude played down the impact of his drastic curtailing of public consultations and avoided questions on his views on trade unions..
IER response to Autumn Statement
05 December 2012
George Osborne's Autumn Statement today confirmed further pressure on public sector workers.
Shares-for-rights scheme unsupported by workers and employers, but govt to push it through anyway
05 December 2012
The Coalition's shares-for-rights scheme may have received support from as little as 1% of respondents to its consultation, but it plans to go ahead with its proposals anyway.
Coalition Timeline receives high praise from CWU
30 November 2012
The Institute of Employment Rights' new interactive resource the
Further details announced on review of Public Sector Equality Duty
29 November 2012
The government has revealed the terms of reference for the review of the Public Sector Equality Duty and the names of those on the steering committee.
IER launches new subscribers’ resource
28 November 2012
The Institute of Employment Rights has launched a new free resource for our subscribers.
