HR professionals will no doubt be aware that the statutory dispute resolution procedures are to be abolished by an Employment Act in April 2009. One of the proposals to arise from the planned abolition is an extension of the definition of “relevant adviser” for compromise agreements, to include members of the CIPD. Members would not be able to be employed by the employer to act in this capacity.
The Government launched a consultation in July on measures connected to the abolition of the dispute procedures requiring further, secondary legislation. The proposal on relevant advisers was included in this consultation.
The consultation closes on Friday 26 September, therefore anyone wishing their views to be taken into account on this, and any of the other measures suggested in the consultation document, needs to act quickly.
The consultation document Dispute Resolution: Secondary legislation consultation (PDF format, 268K) can be downloaded from the BERR website.
See also Compromising employment disputes - a guide (subscription required) from the XpertHR How to series for more information on compromise agreements.
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