Weekly issue 131

News in brief

The final draft of Acas' revised Code of Practice on Time Off for Trade Union Duties and Activities has been approved by the Minister for Business. It will come into effect when it has received parliamentary approval. To complement the new code, Acas has also produced a guide to managing time off for union representatives.

Adjusting to dismissal

Fareham College v Walters

A reasonable response?

Bournemouth University Higher Education Corporation v Buckland