Overview

The Business Secretary, Vince Cable, recently announced a wide range of proposals which will be open to consultation, designed to reduce "red tape" for employers. At the same time as announcing that the qualifying period for claims of unfair dismissal will be increased to two years, two of these proposals are aimed at addressing a perceived imbalance in the employment relationship which makes it too difficult for employers to dismiss underperforming staff.

In this briefing, Field Fisher Waterhouse pick out and discuss the key proposals; 'compensated no fault dismissals' and 'protected conversations'. Lastly comment is offered on whether the proposals are likely to work.

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