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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what steps his Department has taken to protect the rights of workers who are faced with redundancy; and whether he plans to change such rights.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what steps his Department has taken to protect the rights of workers who are faced with redundancy; and whether he plans to change such rights.
Asked by
Jim Cunningham
(Labour)
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 December 2011
For answer on
10 January 2012
Answered on
10 January 2012
No new regulations in relation to redundancy are currently planned. However, on 23 November 2011 we launched a Call for Evidence on the operation of the rules on collective redundancy consultation, to establish whether changes are needed. Any change prompted by the call for evidence would aim to establish a regime that balances the need for business flexibility with fair treatment for employees. This would need to take into account the impact on employees, both in terms of morale (as a result of long periods of time between the end of consultation and redundancies taking effect) and in relation to access to future employment or training. After the Call for Evidence closes on 31 January 2012, we will carefully consider the responses received and formally consult on any recommendations for change that we consider necessary.
Subjects
Conditions of employment; Redundancy
Date
10 January 2012
Reference
87915; 538 c183W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what steps he is taking to protect workers' employment rights.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what steps he is taking to protect workers' employment rights.
Asked by
Jim Cunningham
(Labour)
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 December 2011
For answer on
10 January 2012
Answered on
10 January 2012
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is leading a cross-Government review into all aspects of employment-related law that will last the length of this Parliament. Our aim is to ensure that the balance between business confidence, economic growth and fairness to employees is right. Making employers more confident about taking on new staff will lead to a healthier labour market and more jobs for employees. We are not in the business of removing important protections. In fact, we plan to reform the law to help people juggle their commitments at work with their responsibilities at home. We are also reviewing our compliance and enforcement arrangements to see if there is scope to make them more efficient and effective.
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
10 January 2012
Reference
87914; 538 c182-3W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what assessment he has made of the level of protection for the labour force; and what information his Department holds on the level of protection afforded to the labour force in other EU member states.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what assessment he has made of the level of protection for the labour force; and what information his Department holds on the level of protection afforded to the labour force in other EU member states.
Asked by
Jim Cunningham
(Labour)
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 December 2011
For answer on
10 January 2012
Answered on
10 January 2012
A key driver of the UK's strong performance is the flexibility of our labour market. The labour market, like other markets, needs a framework of rules and, as with other European Union member states, those rules have to comply with minimum standards agreed in Europe. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the UK has one of the most efficient labour markets among developed countries. But we can do more and through the Red Tape Challenge we are giving the public an opportunity to comment on how EU legislation has been implemented in the UK, so that we can review any instances of 'gold-plating', where the UK has gone beyond the minimum required by EU legislation.
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
10 January 2012
Reference
87916; 538 c183W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions under what circumstances the pay and conditions of employees transferred out of public sector employment under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may be reduced in their new employment; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions under what circumstances the pay and conditions of employees transferred out of public sector employment under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may be reduced in their new employment; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Chris Williamson
(Labour)
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
12 December 2011
For answer on
14 December 2011
Answered on
20 December 2011
I have been asked to reply as Minister with responsibility for employment law. The pay and conditions (excluding certain occupational pension rights) of employees transferred out of the public sector under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may not be reduced as part of a transfer, unless there is an economic, technical or organisational reason requiring changes to the workforce.Occupational pension rights earned up to the time of the transfer are protected by social security legislation and pension trust arrangements. The new employer is not required to continue identical occupational pension arrangements for the transferred employees. However, where employees were entitled to participate in an occupational pension scheme prior to the transfer, the new employer must establish a minimum level of pension provision.
Subjects
Conditions of employment; Public sector
Date
20 December 2011
Reference
86877; 537 c1094W
House
House of Commons
The Government's strategy is to ensure that we are not gold-plating. I am sure that my hon. Friend will have been pleased that on 23 November we published a call for evidence on the TUPE regulations, which he mentioned. It is available on the Department's website and I encourage all right hon. and hon. Members to respond.
The Government's strategy is to ensure that we are not gold-plating. I am sure that my hon. Friend will have been pleased that on 23 November we published a call for evidence on the TUPE regulations, which he mentioned. It is available on the Department's website and I encourage all right hon. and hon. Members to respond.
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Asked by
Brandon Lewis
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
For many years, small and medium-sized enterprises in particular have felt that they are caught in the stranglehold of gold-plated red tape when it comes to growing and employing more people. Will the Minister give grounds for optimism to companies that want the freedom to employ more people and grow, particularly with reference to TUPE, which he mentioned?
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
537 c381
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We have listened to both employer and employee concerns about the cost and complexity of going to employment tribunals, and believe that our reforms will make a positive difference to both parties. We have set out our conclusions and our response to the ““Resolving Workplace Disputes”” consultation. Critical aspects of our new approach include a major new emphasis on mediation and a new pre-claim conciliation service by ACAS, and, finally, a fundamental review of the rules and procedures is now being undertaken by Lord Justice Underhill.
We have listened to both employer and employee concerns about the cost and complexity of going to employment tribunals, and believe that our reforms will make a positive difference to both parties. We have set out our conclusions and our response to the ““Resolving Workplace Disputes”” consultation. Critical aspects of our new approach include a major new emphasis on mediation and a new pre-claim conciliation service by ACAS, and, finally, a fundamental review of the rules and procedures is now being undertaken by Lord Justice Underhill.
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Asked by
Marcus Jones
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
I recently met local business people at a constituency event sponsored by the Federation of Small Businesses, and they told me that they were apprehensive about taking on additional employees because of the culture of employment tribunals, to which employees can take even the most spurious claims without any personal risk whatever. What can the Minister do to address that issue, which, if tackled, would encourage more employers to take on extra staff?
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
537 c381
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Lady is absolutely right: our Department looks at the majority of employment law for the rest of Great Britain but not for Northern Ireland. However, I can assure her that officials from my Department are in regular contact with their counterparts in the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland. Examples of that include frequent conversations during the consultation on resolving workplace disputes, and close working between the employment agency standards inspectorate and the equivalent team in Northern Ireland. Indeed, we are currently working with it to understand the impact of the agency workers directive, and we will continue to do so.
The hon. Lady is absolutely right: our Department looks at the majority of employment law for the rest of Great Britain but not for Northern Ireland. However, I can assure her that officials from my Department are in regular contact with their counterparts in the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland. Examples of that include frequent conversations during the consultation on resolving workplace disputes, and close working between the employment agency standards inspectorate and the equivalent team in Northern Ireland. Indeed, we are currently working with it to understand the impact of the agency workers directive, and we will continue to do so.
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Asked by
Naomi Long
(Alliance)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
Northern Ireland is the only region where employment law is devolved, an anomaly that in the past has led to the Northern Ireland position being largely ignored in the formulation of UK policy both in the transposition of European Union employment directives and in national agreements. Will the Minister assure us that he will work with the Minister for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland to provide a framework in which Northern Ireland interests can be addressed in any future developments in this area?
Subjects
Conditions of employment; Northern Ireland
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
537 c396
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We have made excellent progress with our employment law review. Our radical package includes streamlining the employment tribunals system, doubling the qualifying period for unfair dismissal, promoting early conciliation and mediation, and simplifying compromise agreements. We have also called for evidence on TUPE and collective redundancies as part of our wide reforms.
We have made excellent progress with our employment law review. Our radical package includes streamlining the employment tribunals system, doubling the qualifying period for unfair dismissal, promoting early conciliation and mediation, and simplifying compromise agreements. We have also called for evidence on TUPE and collective redundancies as part of our wide reforms.
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Asked by
Marcus Jones
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
What recent progress his Department has made on its employment law review being undertaken as part of the red tape challenge.
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
537 c381
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We have made excellent progress with our employment law review. Our radical package includes streamlining the employment tribunals system, doubling the qualifying period for unfair dismissal, promoting early conciliation and mediation, and simplifying compromise agreements. We have also called for evidence on TUPE and collective redundancies as part of our wide reforms.
We have made excellent progress with our employment law review. Our radical package includes streamlining the employment tribunals system, doubling the qualifying period for unfair dismissal, promoting early conciliation and mediation, and simplifying compromise agreements. We have also called for evidence on TUPE and collective redundancies as part of our wide reforms.
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Asked by
Brandon Lewis
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
What recent progress his Department has made on its employment law review being undertaken as part of the red tape challenge.
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
537 c381
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We have made excellent progress with our employment law review. Our radical package includes streamlining the employment tribunals system, doubling the qualifying period for unfair dismissal, promoting early conciliation and mediation, and simplifying compromise agreements. We have also called for evidence on TUPE and collective redundancies as part of our wide reforms.
We have made excellent progress with our employment law review. Our radical package includes streamlining the employment tribunals system, doubling the qualifying period for unfair dismissal, promoting early conciliation and mediation, and simplifying compromise agreements. We have also called for evidence on TUPE and collective redundancies as part of our wide reforms.
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Asked by
Julian Smith
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
What recent progress his Department has made on its employment law review being undertaken as part of the red tape challenge.
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
537 c381
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
There is already whistleblowing legislation; I believe that it was passed by the previous Government. We would therefore advise employees in the situation that the hon. Lady describes to look at that.
There is already whistleblowing legislation; I believe that it was passed by the previous Government. We would therefore advise employees in the situation that the hon. Lady describes to look at that.
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Asked by
Fiona O'Donnell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Minister will be aware that those who work with children and vulnerable adults can play a vital role in their protection. What is he doing to ensure that new employees, who often see problems with established bad practice, are protected if they decide to become whistleblowers?
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
537 c382
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The truth is that the Government are making it easier to hire people. We understand the importance of fair, efficient and flexible labour markets. We will protect those because that is in our country's interest. I should tell the hon. Gentleman that we are working very closely with colleagues across the coalition on all aspects of our employment law review. This coalition is more together than the Labour party was when it was in government.
The truth is that the Government are making it easier to hire people. We understand the importance of fair, efficient and flexible labour markets. We will protect those because that is in our country's interest. I should tell the hon. Gentleman that we are working very closely with colleagues across the coalition on all aspects of our employment law review. This coalition is more together than the Labour party was when it was in government.
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Asked by
Ian Murray
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Secretary of State and the Minister are obviously at loggerheads with Downing street over their proposals on changes to employment law, and have been forced to consult on no-fault dismissal. Lord Heseltine believes that such a measure would"““make life rougher and tougher for large numbers of people””;"
Citizens Advice described it as a rogue's charter; only 6% of SMEs consider employment law as a factor when employing people; and the Secretary of State himself has said that there was already a ““reasonably good balance”” between rights and flexibility in Britain. So why is his Department—the Department for no growth—trying to make it easier to fire rather than hire people?
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
537 c382
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
As my hon. Friend knows—the Chancellor announced this in the autumn statement—we will be publishing a call for evidence on the case for and against a new compensated no-fault dismissal for micros. The Government have an open mind on that, but we are especially keen to ensure that there are no unintended consequences. My hon. Friend will be mindful that the unfair dismissal law was introduced by a previous Conservative Government to improve industrial relations.
As my hon. Friend knows—the Chancellor announced this in the autumn statement—we will be publishing a call for evidence on the case for and against a new compensated no-fault dismissal for micros. The Government have an open mind on that, but we are especially keen to ensure that there are no unintended consequences. My hon. Friend will be mindful that the unfair dismissal law was introduced by a previous Conservative Government to improve industrial relations.
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Asked by
Julian Smith
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
Compensated no-fault dismissal could be a great fillip to very small businesses and the employment market. Will the Minister outline the timetable for the Government's call for evidence and reassure the House that he is completely open-minded on the policy?
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
537 c381-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I regularly meet Brendan Barber from the TUC. People from the trade union movement widely responded to the ““Resolving Workplace Disputes”” consultation, and we have looked at those responses.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I regularly meet Brendan Barber from the TUC. People from the trade union movement widely responded to the ““Resolving Workplace Disputes”” consultation, and we have looked at those responses.
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Asked by
Jim Sheridan
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
As part of the sham review of employment legislation, has the Minister had any consultations with the trade unions or others who believe in effective employment legislation? If he has, what was the outcome? If he has not, why not?
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
537 c382
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Asked by
Naomi Long
(Alliance)
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Topical questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Answered on
8 December 2011
Notes
Lead question not printed.
Subjects
Conditions of employment; Northern Ireland
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
85422; 537 c396
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What recent progress his Department has made on its employment law review being undertaken as part of the red tape challenge.
What recent progress his Department has made on its employment law review being undertaken as part of the red tape challenge.
Asked by
Marcus Jones
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
5 December 2011
For answer on
8 December 2011
Answered on
8 December 2011
We have made excellent progress with our employment law review. Our radical package includes streamlining the employment tribunals system, doubling the qualifying period for unfair dismissal, promoting early conciliation and mediation, and simplifying compromise agreements. We have also called for evidence on TUPE and collective redundancies as part of our wide reforms.
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
85405; 537 c381
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What recent progress his Department has made on its employment law review being undertaken as part of the red tape challenge.
What recent progress his Department has made on its employment law review being undertaken as part of the red tape challenge.
Asked by
Brandon Lewis
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
5 December 2011
For answer on
8 December 2011
Answered on
8 December 2011
We have made excellent progress with our employment law review. Our radical package includes streamlining the employment tribunals system, doubling the qualifying period for unfair dismissal, promoting early conciliation and mediation, and simplifying compromise agreements. We have also called for evidence on TUPE and collective redundancies as part of our wide reforms.
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
85392; 537 c381
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What recent progress his Department has made on its employment law review being undertaken as part of the red tape challenge.
What recent progress his Department has made on its employment law review being undertaken as part of the red tape challenge.
Asked by
Julian Smith
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
5 December 2011
For answer on
8 December 2011
Answered on
8 December 2011
We have made excellent progress with our employment law review. Our radical package includes streamlining the employment tribunals system, doubling the qualifying period for unfair dismissal, promoting early conciliation and mediation, and simplifying compromise agreements. We have also called for evidence on TUPE and collective redundancies as part of our wide reforms.
Subjects
Conditions of employment
Date
8 December 2011
Reference
85410; 537 c381
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what recent assessment he has made of the costs and benefits of proposals to withdraw from the European Social Chapter; and if he will place any such assessment in the Library.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what recent assessment he has made of the costs and benefits of proposals to withdraw from the European Social Chapter; and if he will place any such assessment in the Library.
Asked by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 November 2011
For answer on
21 November 2011
Answered on
23 November 2011
None. There is no distinct ““European Social Chapter””; the EU's provisions for social and related matters are integrated into the treaties.
Subjects
Conditions of employment; EU law
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
81446; 536 c450W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what representations he has received since May 2010 calling for the UK to withdraw from the European Social Chapter; and if he will place a copy of any such representations in the Library.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what representations he has received since May 2010 calling for the UK to withdraw from the European Social Chapter; and if he will place a copy of any such representations in the Library.
Asked by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Answered by
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 November 2011
For answer on
21 November 2011
Answered on
23 November 2011
There is no distinct ““European Social Chapter””; the EU's provisions for social and related matters are integrated into the treaties. This Department regularly receives representations from stakeholders on matters concerning aspects of European employment law. It would not be practical to deposit all such representations in the Libraries of the House.
Subjects
Conditions of employment; EU law
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
81665; 536 c450W
House
House of Commons