Last week saw the final debate in the Committee stage of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill as it progresses through the House of Commons. Over the last month, MPs on the Bill Committee have debated the contents of the Bill, clause by clause, proposing changes to the text – you can watch and read the debates on the Parliament website. The next stage of the Bill will be…
The second reading of the ERR Bill is due today. In his opening speech, Business Secretary Vince Cable will announce the government’s plans for greater business flexibility and quicker resolution for workplace disputes. More efficient workplace dispute resolution The measures aim to boost business confidence and ease the handling of workplace disputes through facilitating the use of settlement agreements between employers and employees. Employers will be able to offer settlement agreements…
Measures include: Improving the employment tribunal system; Setting up the new Competition and Markets Authority; Setting the purpose of the UK Green Investment Bank; and Giving shareholder binding votes on directors’ pay. Business Secretary, Vince Cable presented the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill to Parliament Wednesday 23 May. The Bill is a central element in the Government’s aim for strong, sustainable and balanced growth, powered by investment, exports, technology and…