Weekly issue 1

News in brief

Workers’ statutory holiday entitlement will be increased by eight days, the Government has announced, bringing it to 28 days in total.

Beware of modifications

Trade union officials and members should be aware of the pitfalls of using the modified (as opposed to the standard) grievance procedure, highlighted in the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case of City of Bradford v Pratt.

Decision dismissed

Although it may seem obvious when someone has been dismissed, the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Ladbrokes Betting and Gaming Ltd v Ally suggests otherwise.