France introduces radical labour market reforms *

France - May 17 2013
On 14 May 2013, the French Senate passed a controversial new law giving employers greater flexibility to respond to changing economic conditions…

Co-authors: Jean-Marc Sainsard .

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Watch out if... you are using an existing body of employee representatives for redundancy consultation purposes *

United Kingdom - May 8 2013
You may find it does not have the necessary authority to consult, thus rendering the entire collective consultation process invalid. Any employer…

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Changes to collective redundancy rules *

United Kingdom - March 15 2013
The current 90-day minimum period for collective redundancies of 100 or more employees at one establishment will be reduced to 45 days. The…

Co-authors: Alison Treliving, Matthew Lewis, Charles Frost , David Whincup.

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Pre-termination negotiations *

United Kingdom - March 15 2013
From Summer 2013, Employment Tribunals dealing with claims of unfair dismissal will be prevented from taking into account any offer made, or…

Co-authors: Alison Treliving, Matthew Lewis, Charles Frost , David Whincup.

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Parental leave *

United Kingdom - March 15 2013
The amount of unpaid parental leave that can be taken per child increased from 13 to 18 weeks on 8 March 2013. Employers should review, and if…

Co-authors: Alison Treliving, Matthew Lewis, Charles Frost , David Whincup.

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