More Updates
As explained in the previous post dated 20 October 2009 - every effort is being made to resolve all of the outstanding equal pay claims as quickly as possible.
Here is a further update from around the country - and some more diary dates.
East Lothian Council - seettlement discussions with East Lothian have taken place, but the council is trying to attach conditions to new settlement offers - so no agreement has yet been reached. Alternative proposals have been put to the council.
Aberdeen City Council - a further CMD has been requested with a view to listing dates for a GMF hearing .
West Lothian Council – all parties agreed on 18th August 2009 that a further CMD is now needed to discuss preparations for a GMF hearing - dates have still to be confirmed by the Employment Tribunal.
Midlothian Council – the Employment Tribunal has to list a Pre Hearing Review before proceeding to a GMF hearing - dates are awaited.
North Lanarkshire Council - a CMD has been arranged for 5 November 2009 and a GMF hearing has been listed for 19 - 23 and 26 - 30 April 2010.
Aberdeenshire Council - new settlement offers have been issued, but litigation will continue as the council has not dealt with the 3 year 'protection period'.
South Ayrshire Council - the council has made revised offers of settlement which need to be checked and assessed carefully - this will take a couple of weeks.
Here is a further update from around the country - and some more diary dates.
East Lothian Council - seettlement discussions with East Lothian have taken place, but the council is trying to attach conditions to new settlement offers - so no agreement has yet been reached. Alternative proposals have been put to the council.
Aberdeen City Council - a further CMD has been requested with a view to listing dates for a GMF hearing .
West Lothian Council – all parties agreed on 18th August 2009 that a further CMD is now needed to discuss preparations for a GMF hearing - dates have still to be confirmed by the Employment Tribunal.
Midlothian Council – the Employment Tribunal has to list a Pre Hearing Review before proceeding to a GMF hearing - dates are awaited.
North Lanarkshire Council - a CMD has been arranged for 5 November 2009 and a GMF hearing has been listed for 19 - 23 and 26 - 30 April 2010.
Aberdeenshire Council - new settlement offers have been issued, but litigation will continue as the council has not dealt with the 3 year 'protection period'.
South Ayrshire Council - the council has made revised offers of settlement which need to be checked and assessed carefully - this will take a couple of weeks.
