Issue 774

Fall in trade union membership

New statistics published by the government show a consistent decline in the size of the labour movement over the last 30 years or so, particularly among women.

Reasonable offence

When considering an intimidation claim, tribunals must take a range of circumstances into account, not just the effect that the incident had on the individual.

Last straw doctrine

The appeal tribunal has held that the breaking point for claimants must be viewed from their point of view, including whether it was part of a bigger picture.