Issue 748

Don't fire and rehire

Employers are being warned against using tactics that worsen terms and conditions for their employees, not least because they may lead to unexpected outcomes.

Reasoned analysis

When deciding whether a complaint is valid or not, tribunals must always adopt a logical approach that reflects the evidence presented to them in its entirety.

Special circumstances

The appeal tribunal has confirmed that there is a limit to the defence of exceptional situations that employers can rely on when defending a failure to consult.