Weekly Issue 347

Handling small-scale redundancies

Acas, the conciliation and arbitration service, has published new guidance giving employers advice about how to handle small-scale redundancies, which will also be of interest to unions.

Frustration

If it is not possible to fulfill the obligations under a contract because of something unforeseen, the law says it is “frustrated” and can be discharged.

Private adjustment

Under the Equality Act, where a provision, criterion or practice (PCP) places someone who is disabled at a substantial disadvantage compared to someone who is not disabled, employers are required to make reasonable adjustments.