Employment law deregulation welcomed by CBI

Date: 24th November 2011

Small businesses around the UK could be among those encouraged by recently announced changes to the country's employment law landscape.

Business secretary Vince Cable recently announced a number of forthcoming changes, much to the delight of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

Indeed, the CBI said that Dr Cable's recent speech proves that the coalition is willing to listen to the concerns of British firms in order to create a simpler system.

Katja Hall, CBI chief policy director, said: "The government has listened to our concerns about how employment law is acting as a barrier to creating growth and jobs.

"We particularly welcome the changes to tribunals, including a rapid resolution scheme, which will allow faster justice for legitimate disputes. Proposals to introduce the protected conversations we have called for will allow employers and employees to have frank discussions about future plans."

However, the expert added that businesses are still keen to see a review of the implementation of the Agency Workers' Directive.

Posted by Emily Smith