The retrospective effect of Barber and the Maastricht Treaty
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The legalities of pension payments in the European Community are discussed in connection with the European Court of Justice decision on the Barber v. Guardian Royal Exchange Assurance Group case and particular provisions in the Maastricht Treaty. Various interpretations of the legal status of Article 119 of the treaty dealing with equal pay for both sexes, and their relation to the Barber decision, are examined. The implications for international law are likewise discussed.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 1992
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Pensions
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The UK pension industry is undergoing a period of calm as it awaits expected government regulatory changes designed to standardize retirement ages in occupational schemes. Observers believe that the government will announce details regarding the timescale and manner in which these changes are to be implemented. However, political factors could be a significant influence in the proposed scheme structure.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 1993
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Employment law
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EC regulations on labor standards and relations are confusing and awkward for most labor law experts in all EC member nations. Regulations which exclude pension rights from transfer employment responsibilities has resulted in a common perception that new employers can do whatever they want regarding pensions. However, the law is ambiguous and much litigation is expected to result from it.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 1993
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