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Tribunal ruling sends warning to employers who blacklist trade unionists

19 November 2010 | Michael Delaney

An employment tribunal has ruled that CB&I, a major construction company, acted unlawfully when it refused to employ a ‘blacklisted’ worker. In 2007, Phil Willis applied for a vacancy at a...

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BA v Unite rumbles on

15 February 2010 | Bob Fahy | 1 comment

The much-publicized dispute between British Airways plc and Unite regarding changes to the number of BA cabin crew on long haul flights and a proposed 2-year pay freeze continues to rumble on. BA and...

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‘You can’t get me I’m part of the Union’ – A new code for employers

18 January 2010 | Michael Delaney

Employment partner Mike Delaney gives employers the heads-up about the new code which addresses provision for employees who need time off for trade union duties and activities. What are the differences...

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Acas Code of Practice on time off rights for trade union representatives is now in force

5 January 2010 | Michael Delaney

Acas’ Code of Practice on time off for trade union duties and activities came into effect on 1 January 2010. The new Code of Practice replaces the 2003 version. The Code of Practice aims to help improve...

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