The Law Commission Recommendations

With better days hoped for ahead, we ask what the Law Commission's recommendations on extending time limits and enlarging Employment Tribunal jurisdiction may mean for employers.

Politically, there may be willingness in future days to recognise the contributions of workers during Covid-19, in a departure from the predominant mindset when the current Government swept into number 10. Certainly, the Prime Minister is one reported to be in reflective mood.

The Law Commission has no power to change the law, but the Government (under protocol) has to respond to the Commission's report and historically more than two thirds of its recommendations have been implemented.

The Law Commission's report is a review of the employment tribunal, and civil courts in respect of employment and discrimination matters.