Issue 840

Predicting working hours

New legislation to help workers with hours that they cannot predict has just been given the go-ahead, although it will be next year before it comes into effect.

Financial gain claim

A claimant who made multiple applications claiming potential discrimination has been told by a tribunal that he cannot benefit from such a cynical approach.

Coping vs avoidance

An appeal tribunal has held that tribunals must take into account certain information to decide whether a claimant can cope with an impairment or just avoid it.