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Unreliable Evidence: Unfair Dismissal

19/12/2012

Unfair Dismissal

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Clive Anderson and guests discuss controversial proposed changes in employment law.

Clive Anderson asks top legal experts if proposed new government legislation will make it too easy for employers to sack people.

Clive Anderson and guests discuss concerns that proposed government changes to employment law are nudging us towards a US-style 'fire at will' culture.

Business secretary Vince Cable says he plans to cut "red tape" in employment law in order to promote economic growth. But the proposals, which include a cut in how much workers can claim for unfair dismissal, have raised fears that workers' rights are being eroded.

With many recession-hit businesses looking for ways to downsize their workforces, and the government determined to simplify dismissal procedures, this programme asks if current employment law strikes the right balance between protecting job security and allowing employers the flexibility to adjust their staffing levels.

Leading lawyers representing the interests of employers and employees explain how current law works in the areas of dismissal and redundancy and argue about the need for further change.


Producer: Brian King
An Above the Title production for BBC Radio 4.

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