12th May 2010, 08:59 PM
Quote:Even if you're in a union there's no defence against just not being offered a new contract....
Oh yes there is - non-renewal of 'temporary contract' still counts as a dismissal and you're still protected against unfair or constructive dismissal (victimisation for union membership being high up on the list of grounds for action) provided you've served the relevant qualifying period... Unless of course you're a'self-employed subcontractor', which means you have no protection...:o)