The new Conservative Government is preparing to usher in trade union reforms, focusing specifically on tightening the rules on industrial action. This short summary note sets out the key changes proposed. We will keep you updated on how these proposals develop and the timeframe for any implementation.

As millions of commuters prepare for widespread delays following the RMT’s announcement this week that Network Rail union members have voted in favour of strike action, the new […]

A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice court decision did.  In Chen v. Purdue Pharma (2015 ONSC 1967), a summary judgment decision, the court said yes, where the employee believed that actual salary increases would occur, those increases should be reflected in the notice period. We always encourage our readers to read the full-text of a decision to have an understanding of the context and circumstances. You can do so by clicking on the […]