Issue 803

High Court to hear challenge to strike breaking regulations

The High Court has agreed to hear a challenge brought by a number of trade unions, represented by Thompsons, against new laws to restrict labour stoppages.

Stigma of the whistle blower

When bringing a claim for recompense after being dismissed, tribunals must require claimants to show that job hunting was pointless by providing hard evidence.

Duty to make adjustments

When hearing a claim from a worker with an impairment, tribunals are under the same requirement as employers to ensure that they make adequate adaptations.