Issue 793

Improving working conditions in Europe

The body that oversees the introduction of legislation in Europe has issued new instructions to its members with a view to bettering European workers’ terms.

Refusal to extend time

Tribunals have to consider a number of factors when deciding whether to allow a claim to be presented out of time, including the worthiness of the complaint.

Considerable caution

Before removing a complaint from inclusion in the tribunal process, employment judges have to be very cautious and ensure they have understood what it entails.