Weekly issue 165

News in brief

A survey for unionlearn, the TUC’s learning and skills organisation has shown that 55 per cent of employers say that their employees have improved their qualifications, thanks to union-led projects

A matter of faith

The law states that only employees (as opposed to workers) can make a claim for unfair dismissal

Special circumstances

The law requires employers to consult affected employees when making 20 or more redundant, unless there are “special circumstances” making it difficult to comply