Falkirk Update
A further CMD hearing on the Falkirk cases was held on 18 November 2009.
No dramatic developments took place on the day - although a further CMD hearing has been arranged for 22 December 2009.
Behind the scenes, discussions have been held with Falkirk Council - about a possible negotiated settlement of the outstanding claims.
Unfortunately, the council side attached certain conditions to their proposals - which we regard as unreasonable - so an 'in principle' agreement on revised offers of settlement has still to be reached.
The employment tribunal has been made aware of these discussions - and that a negotiated settlement is still possible.
But if the present impasse cannot be resolved - the outstanding cases will need to proceed to a GMF hearing - for the employment tribunal to consider all the evidence and determine an outcome.
The aim is still to persuade Falkirk Council to make revised and reasonable offers of settlement - which Action 4 Equality Scotland can recommend its clients to accept.
As soon as there are any further developments - we will let people know - but in any event we will aim to write to all Falkirk clients early in the New Year.
No dramatic developments took place on the day - although a further CMD hearing has been arranged for 22 December 2009.
Behind the scenes, discussions have been held with Falkirk Council - about a possible negotiated settlement of the outstanding claims.
Unfortunately, the council side attached certain conditions to their proposals - which we regard as unreasonable - so an 'in principle' agreement on revised offers of settlement has still to be reached.
The employment tribunal has been made aware of these discussions - and that a negotiated settlement is still possible.
But if the present impasse cannot be resolved - the outstanding cases will need to proceed to a GMF hearing - for the employment tribunal to consider all the evidence and determine an outcome.
The aim is still to persuade Falkirk Council to make revised and reasonable offers of settlement - which Action 4 Equality Scotland can recommend its clients to accept.
As soon as there are any further developments - we will let people know - but in any event we will aim to write to all Falkirk clients early in the New Year.
