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A decision made (29/09/2006) regarding Amendment to the Employment Tribunal (Jersey) Regulations 2005, to review the remuneration of the Chairman and Deputy Chair of the Jersey Employment Tribunal.

Subject:	Amendment to the Employment Tribunal (Jersey) Regulations 2005, to review the remuneration of the Chairman and Deputy Chair of the Jersey Employment Tribunal
Decision Reference:	MD-S-2006-0060		Exempt clause(s):	public
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:
Written report – Title	Amendment to the Employment Tribunal (Jersey) Regulations 2005
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Kate Morel, Policy Principal
Decision(s): To submit law drafting instructions for the drafting of an amendment to the Employment Tribunal (Jersey) Regulations 2005 to review and set the daily sitting rate for the Chairman and Deputy Chair of the Employment Tribunal, plus two supplementary amendments regarding the appointment of Tribunal members.
Reason(s) for decision: The Minister approved a request from the Chairman of the Employment Tribunal to increase the rates of remuneration of the Chairman and Deputy Chair, in line with the daily sitting rate of Commissioners of the Royal Court, and also to amend the manner in which the Deputy Chair’s remuneration is paid proportionately to the Chairman’s rate. Two additional amendments have been discussed previously; the Appointments Commission’s role in the appointment of Tribunal members and the limit on the number of Tribunal members that may be appointed. The Minister wishes to take this opportunity to make the required amendments to address the concerns raised.
Action required: Minister to approve the law drafting instructions for the drafting of the required amendments.
Signature: Senator Paul Routier- Minister		Date of Decision: 29 September 2006

Jersey Employment Tribunal - Review of remuneration of the Chairman and Deputy Chair.

Information about the publication of Ministerial Decisions

A decision made (29/09/2006) regarding Amendment to the Employment Tribunal (Jersey) Regulations 2005, to review the remuneration of the Chairman and Deputy Chair of the Jersey Employment Tribunal.