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Govt implements new employment tribunal award measures
Posted by Emily Jones
New measures have been implemented by the government concerning the payment of employment tribunal awards.
From today (April 6th), the Employment Tribunal Fast Track Scheme has come into force.
Under the terms of the arrangement, claimants who are successful at tribunal and are left waiting to receive money owed to them will be able to use an extended service provided by High Court Enforcement Officers.
By paying £50 to cover the cost of a writ, such individuals will be able to start the process needed to seize assets from uncooperative companies.
According to social policy officer at Citizens Advice Richard Dunstan, the changes are welcome.
He stated: "[It will] give the employment tribunal system the teeth it needs to ensure that rogue employers actually pay the awards made against them."
Justice minister Bridget Prentice - who assumed her current position in May last year - was the politician behind the new system.
06/04/2010 16:04
News category: Employment