Trade unions and trade union recognition

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  Must an employer still pay the wages of an employee who has expressly refused to perform any work?

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  Does a period of absence on account of industrial action count as a break in continuity of service?

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  What happens to trade union recognition when a business is transferred under TUPE?

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  What is the significance of an employer recognising a trade union?

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  Can an employer inadvertently recognise a trade union?

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  Under what conditions can a trade union apply for compulsory recognition?

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  What happens if an independent union makes a formal written request for recognition?

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  Can an employer derecognise an independent union?

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  Is it possible to dismiss an employee who takes action to obtain or prevent union recognition?

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  Following acceptance by the Central Arbitration Committee of an application for union recognition is the employer required to allow the union access to employees?