Weekly Issue 386

Unions make work better

The TUC has published a report to coincide with the start of its annual conference on how unions make work better and society fairer.

Union activities

It is unlawful for an employer to dismiss an employee for taking part in the activities of a union at an appropriate time.

Human traffic

It is well established in law that courts will not uphold an illegal contract of employment as that would amount to condoning the illegality.