Issue 815

Low pay consultation

An independent body that looks at low levels of pay has initiated a dialogue with interested parties in relation to the amount by which they might increase.

Redundancy procedure

The appeal tribunal has said that, when establishing age prejudice, the correct test for tribunals must focus on whether the employer’s objective was lawful.

Contract termination

When terminating an employee’s contract, employers must ensure that the date stipulated must be unequivocal so that it cannot be misunderstood by the employee.