Weekly issue 53

News in brief

A report commissioned by the TUC has revealed a huge gap between the contribution migrant workers make to the UK economy, and the contribution they could make if their skills and qualifications were recognised by employers.

Your good health

The law says that employers have to act reasonably when deciding whether to dismiss an employee.

Time’s up

The law says that an unfair dismissal claim can only be lodged outside the three months deadline if it was not reasonably practicable to do so.