The government is seeking views on new legislation restricting adjournments in employment tribunals. This would mean a party cannot be granted a third adjournment if it has already been granted two; and a request for an adjournment made less than seven days before the hearing will not be granted. However, both of these could be overridden if there are exceptional circumstances, circumstances beyond the party’s control or if both parties and the tribunal agree the adjournment. The Bis Consultation on Amendments to Employment Tribunal Postponement Procedures closes on 12 March.
22 January 2015
New legislation restricting adjournments in employment tribunals?
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Walkers—Muriel Marseille
Ashurst's Chief Risk Officer joins Walkers
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