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21 May 2009
Issue: 7370 / Categories: Legal News , Terms&conditions , Employment
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Trouble brewing over redundancies

News in brief

More than a third of employers are considering making redundancies in the next six months, but many risk sizeable claims for damages because they are unaware of the laws on redundancy consultation, according to a survey by law firm Pinsent Masons. Some 84% of respondents who were considering making redundancies in the next six months were unaware of the correct length of time required to consult with employees, and 28% did not know that failing to consult with employees could result in a penalty against the company.

Issue: 7370 / Categories: Legal News , Terms&conditions , Employment
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clyde & Co—Suriya Ashok

Clyde & Co—Suriya Ashok

Clyde Co strengthens energy transition and construction offering with hire of Suriya Ashok

Jurit—Nicole Gallop Mildon

Jurit—Nicole Gallop Mildon

Jurit appoints rare dual-qualified lawyer to expand Anglo-French private wealth expertise

NEWS
The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause
Arbitration may be private, but its confidentiality is no impenetrable shield. Writing in NLJ this week, James Glaysher of Kingsley Napley examines when courts will permit arbitral material to surface in open litigation
The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
A telecoms operator may be able to hold over under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, yet still be unable to secure a renewal: an outcome described as a legal ‘paradox’

Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

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