According to figures just published by the Government, the number of tribunal claims received in October to December 2013 were down by 79 per cent compared to the same period in 2012 and 75 per cent fewer than last quarter.
When considering whether a dismissal is fair, tribunals can take into account whether it was perverse for the employer to have issued a final written warning.
Unions cannot request recognition under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act (TULRCA) 1992 if there is a collective agreement in force allowing another union to collectively bargain on behalf of the relevant workers.