Weekly Issue 360

Asking questions

In anticipation of the statutory questionnaire being abolished on 6 April, Acas has published guidance for jobseekers and employees who think they may have been discriminated against under the Equality Act 2010.

Cash payment

When deciding unfair dismissal claims, tribunals have to consider whether the employer acted reasonably in all the circumstances.

Fixed consultation

Section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Consolidation Act (TULRCA)states that the collective consultation obligations are triggered if an employer makes 20 or more employees redundant within 90 days or less.