November 23, 2016
by Jeffrey
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This case concerns the ETO defence in Reg 7 (before the 2014 amendment of Reg 7 and the introduction of Reg 7(3A)). The EAT provides a useful reminder of the approach to ETO issues. The Facts The Council, by … Continue reading
May 19, 2014
by Jeffrey
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The Issue Under the recently amended regulations an ETO reason ‘entailing changes in the workforce’ has been expanded by Reg 7(3) so that it includes a change to the place of work. This is a statutory overruling of the principle, … Continue reading
February 10, 2014
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This case concerns harmonisation following a transfer. In cases of harmonisation the argument often run is that the harmonisation was for reason(s) independent of the transfer. Usually, that the business was under financial pressure or there were industrial relations issues … Continue reading
September 5, 2013
by Jeffrey
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The Government’s proposals have been published and they not nearly as radical as had been anticipated by some, and feared by others. The big news is that Service Provision changes will remain albeit in a modified form to reflect the development of case law. … Continue reading
May 29, 2013
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This case concerns the application of ETO reasons when the transferor is in administration. The Facts CP FC was put into administration in January 2010. The objective of the administrator was to sell the club as a going concern. A … Continue reading