Scottish exemption from strike-breaker law could hit cross-border recruiters

The Scottish government has called for an exemption from the Trade Union Bill, including secondary “strike-breaker” legislation, which could ensure hiring agency workers to cover shifts during industrial action remains illegal in Scotland.
Tue, 19 Jan 2016

The Scottish government has called for an exemption from the Trade Union Bill, including secondary “strike-breaker” legislation, which could ensure hiring agency workers to cover shifts during industrial action remains illegal in Scotland. 

However, this could create confusion among cross-border recruiters and criminal proceedings could be brought...

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