Reduction in limits for unfair dismissal: as from 1 February 2010, the
maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal was reduced, as were
statutory guarantee pay and the minimum compensation for union exclusion or
expulsion.
See: key statistics.
Time off for training: as from April 2010, employees of businesses
with 250 employees or more will have the right to request time off (unpaid) for
training.
See: time off.
Data protection: as from 6 April 2010, the Information Commissioner
will be able to fine those who deliberately or knowingly serious breach the DPA.
Fines may be up to £500K. See: data protection
Blacklisting of union members: and also as from April 2010, new
regulations will prohibit the compilation, use, sale or supply of blacklists containing
details of trade union members and activities, where the purpose of such lists is to
discriminate against workers on grounds of their union membership or activities.
See: unions.
Equality Bill: this is still expected to receive Royal Assent this spring.
See: Equality Bill.
