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The cost of employee strike action (Hartley and others v King Edward VI College)

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Published on: 02 June 2017

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Original news
What was the background to the case?
What issue arose for the Supreme Court’s consideration?
What did the court decide, and why?
To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area? Are there still any unresolved issues practitioners will need to watch out for?
How does the decision fit in with other developments in this area of law?

Article summary

Employment analysis: How much can an employer withhold from its employees’ pay for each day of their strike action? Oliver Segal QC of Old Square Chambers examines the case of Hartley v King Edward VI College and discusses the Supreme Court’s decision in relation to a group of striking teachers.

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