'Draconian' | Gov strike-breaking plans ruled unlawful - what's the implication for HR?

Government plans to allow UK firms to hire agency staff to fill in for striking workers has been overturned after the High Court ruled the scheme was unlawful.

The change to regulations last year, during an ongoing wave of disputes over pay and conditions, made it easier for businesses to use temporary staff during industrial action.

But, as reported by Reuters, the 13 unions which represent around three million workers, argued Britain is breaching union rights with the regulations, which they say could worsen industrial disputes and endanger public safety.

Judge Thomas Linden upheld the unions’ legal challenge in a written ruling which quashed the regulations.