Issue 783

Challenge to new agency regulations

Thompsons has sent an ultimatum to the government on behalf of thirteen unions to rescind new regulations about using temporary workers which break other laws.

Issues of fairness

When considering redundancy, tribunals have an obligation to consider certain matters to do with equity even if the parties to the claim did not mention them.

No diplomatic immunity

There is no exemption from civil law in the UK for overseas diplomats if a tribunal finds they have been maltreating a worker employed in their own household.