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ARTICLE · 30 JUNE 2009

The Employment Act 2008

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The Employment Act 2008 received Royal Assent on 13 November 2008 and is intended to enhance, simplify and clarify key areas of UK employment law.

United KingdomEmployment and HR
Rima Mehay
Rima Mehay

The Employment Act 2008 received Royal Assent on 13 November 2008 and is intended to enhance, simplify and clarify key areas of UK employment law. The most significant change introduced by the Act on 6 April 2009 is the repeal of the Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures. These procedures have been unpopular since their introduction in 2004, largely due to the fact that they were complicated and raised a number of significant legal issues. Initially intended to reduce the number of Employment Tribunal claims, they have had the opposite effect and their repeal is welcomed by all, but not with some trepidation as to their replacement.

Repeal Of Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures

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