Unofficial industrial action: what employers should do
Unofficial industrial action is likely to increase, particularly in the public sector as spending cuts bite. There are options for dealing with unofficial action, but employers must be careful how they apply them, writes Gemma Herbertson of Dundas & Wilson.
- Industrial unrest: when it's anything but official Unofficial industrial action can include strike action, sit-ins, work-to-rule and refusal to work overtime. There are several key factors that employers should consider when faced with such prospects.
Also
What is the difference between official and unofficial industrial action? The HR & Compliance Centre frequently asked questions section explains the difference between official and unofficial industrial action.
Dismissal of Gate Gourmet workers taking part in industrial action was reasonable Consultant editor Darren Newman considers the Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision regarding the 2005 Gate Gourmet industrial action. Unusually, it was called on to comment on the reasonableness of dismissing employees for taking industrial action.
Legal Q&A: Strikers occupying an employer's premises Gemma Herbertson, associate, employment, Dundas & Wilson, examines the legal issues employers should consider when their premises are occupied as part of industrial action.
