CALL TO SCRAP UNFAIR DISMISSAL

A report commissioned by David Cameron has recommended the scrapping of unfair dismissal rights for those who are unproductive at work.

The report states that many businesses are forced to keep employees because it’s too difficult to dismiss them, meaning that employees often ‘coast’ their way through employment. It also asserts that many businesses are reluctant to take on new employees; for fear that they will not be able to dismiss the employee if they are unproductive.

The report was written by Adrian Beecroft, a venture capitalist and Conservative Party donor, who argues that unproductive employees should be replaced by more capable people thus facilitating economic growth. The reality is that the scrapping of unfair dismissal rights is very unlikely, but the report does indicate that the Government is keen to listen to the business community.

This report follows recent announcements that the length of service an employee must have before they can place an unfair dismissal claim is to be increased from 1 year to 2 years, and that tribunal fees will be introduced in an effort to deter vexatious claimants.


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Conservatives Criticised for Internship Auction

The Conservative Party was heavily criticised after hosting an auction of internships at its annual Black and White party. 900 supporters of the party paid at least £400 each to attend the party, at which internships at leading companies were auctioned off for an average of £3000.

Internships are an increasingly contentious way of getting a step in the door of businesses, and they have become more popular during the recession. Desperate graduates often spend several months working for free, in exchange for a chance of a paid job at the end of it.

Unfortunately the only people who tend to be able to afford a spell as an intern are those who have

wealthy parents who can pay the accommodation, transport and general living costs incurred during

the internship. The reality is that most graduates simply cannot afford to work for free, leading to

claims that the best jobs will only be available to privileged children of the wealthy.

On the other hand, most business owners would jump at the chance to have well educated staff

working for free. During difficult economic times, it makes financial sense to use cost effective recruitment

methods.

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