Issue 801

Potential pitfalls of flexible working

Although there are many advantages of atypical working patterns, a union body has highlighted the downsides for women who may work fewer hours and get less pay.

Interim statement

The appeal tribunal has made clear that when tribunals are considering throwing out a complaint, they must ensure that they have fully addressed all the issues.

Not legally enforceable

If companies want to retrospectively correct an agreement, the appeal court has held that they must ensure that it could be legally enforced in the first place.