Weekly issue 108

News in brief

Following a thorough review of the statutory dispute resolution regulations that came into force on 1 October 2004, the government has decided to repeal them with effect from 6 April 2009.

Comparing notes

Following a decision last year by the House of Lords in a disability discrimination claim to do with housing, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has now said in Child Support Agency v Truman that the narrower comparator favoured by their Lordships applies equally in the employment context.

A Step Forward

Although the statutory dismissal regulations are about to be repealed, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has come to a useful decision.