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Employment Tribunal Claims Fall
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Statistics for the period from 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2011, published by the Ministry of Justice, show that there was an 8% reduction in Employment Tribunal (ET) claims compared with 2009/2010, although the figure was 44% higher than in 2008/2009.
The general trend towards a reduction in the number of complaints reaching the Employment Tribunal is likely to be more pronounced in the future. This follows the Government’s announcement yesterday that, with effect from 1st April 2012, employees will require two years service rather than just one to pursue the majority of unfair dismissal claims. Additionally, it is proposed to charge an upfront fee of £250 to lodge a claim, with a further £1,000 fee to be paid by the Claimant when the hearing is listed.
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HSE Fees Consultation
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The HSE’s consultation on recovering costs for intervening in a business following a ‘material’ breach closes on 14th October.
The idea, known as Fees for Intervention, is that if the inspector has to take action following an inspection the duty holder at fault will be responsible for meeting the costs.
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Energy Business Opportunities Conference
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Demand for delegate tickets and exhibition space for the forthcoming Energy Business Opportunities Conference (eboc’11) has been high .
With a busy line up of energy sector speakers and a diverse range of participating companies, this is a MUST ATTEND conference for anyone seeking to understand the latest market intelligence on contract opportunities and strategies.
For more details of the event and the private sector led network group organising eboc'11 , Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster, please go to:www.becbusinesscluster.co.uk
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Burnetts' Events
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Employment Law Update
10th Oct - Newcastle or 2nd Nov - Carlisle
The 2011 Annual Employment Law Update will give HR managers, company directors and owner/managers a comprehensive summary of forthcoming and proposed changes to employment law
Handling Repetitive Short Term Absence
20th Oct - Workington
A free event to guide employers through the employment law issues around repetitive short term absence.
NEW - Retirement and the Equality Act - WEBINAR
27th Oct - Your desk
This session will cover
• Trying to justify retirement
• Managing without a fixed retirement age
• Avoiding claims of unfair dismissal and / or age discrimination
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In this Issue
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Also this Month
Top of the Legal League
In the 2011 issue of the Legal 500, Burnetts has been recognised for its expertise in a record 12 areas of law.
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Free Law OnLine
Burnetts has launched a new programme of free online seminars.
The hour-long, live webinars will give the law firm the opportunity to share its expertise across the North without delegates having to travel long distances to attend face to face briefings.
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Contact Burnetts
Burnetts has offices in Carlisle, West Cumbria &
Newcastle.
Tel: 01228 552222
Web: www.burnetts.co.uk
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