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The current employment dispute resolution rules are to be abolished. The rules were introduced three years ago in an effort to reduce the number of cases going to tribunal. But business groups and unions complained that the three-stage procedures were overly complicated and imposed too inflexible a system on both employers and employees. Under the new Employment Bill, employers will be able to introduce their own dispute resolution procedures. However, they will not have a free hand. Any new procedures must adhere to guidelines that are being drafted by Acas, the conciliation service. Both employers and unions have given a guarded welcome to the measure. Peter Schofield, the EEF’s director of employment and legal affairs, said: “Government should be applauded for recognising that, if the current legislation isn’t working, it makes sense to try another approach, especially as the original legislation created more problems than it solved. However, it is now essential that the new Acas code is short, clear and not too complex for small and medium employers to apply.” Brendan Barber, the TUC general secretary, added: “The new legislation must be accompanied by an effective Acas Code of Practice, setting out guidance for both employers and employees on the steps they should follow when problems arise at work.” |
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