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04/11/2008
Workplace dispute resolution 'streamlined' |
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A new system that aims to streamline the process of workplace dispute resolution is going through its final stages in parliament.
The government believes the new measures will give businesses the tools they need to resolve disputes in a less formal environment and will speed up the process.
Pat McFadden, minister for employment relations, said that he hoped that by simplifying regulations it could save businesses time and money.
Mr McFadden said: "It's clear the business community wants to see streamlined, straightforward and effective procedures to deal with disputes and workers want to have good safeguards in place to protect them."
According to the government, the changes will save business over £175 million a year and are due to come into effect from April 2009.
Employers will be given more freedom to develop systems that are suited to their particular workplace.
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) will develop a code of practice to help employers follow best practice guidelines.
Acas will also be given the power to mediate disputes at an earlier stage and will receive £37 million in funds from the government over three years to help provide more conciliation.
Although largely funded by the department for business, enterprise and regulatory reform, Acas is a non-departmental body, governed by an independent council. |
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