Issue 834

Insecure work

A new report has found that precarious work, which is often accompanied by low pay, dominates in specific sectors of the economy and certain parts of the UK.

Dismissal meeting

Although it is recommended that employers engage in a face to face meeting before dismissing an employee, it may still be fair even if they fail to do that.

Interests of justice

When considering whether to rectify trivial mistakes on application forms, it is imperative that tribunals consider first and foremost the fairness of doing so.