University of Stirling v UCU [2015] UKSC 26 is a UK labour law case, concerning the information and consultation in the European Union.

The fact that a person entered a contract for a limited could not mean that expiry was for a reason related to the individual.

Dr Doyle was employed to co-ordinate and deliver three undergraduate modules in English Studies in the spring semester of 2009.

Ms Fife was employed to provide maternity cover, initially until 2 May 2009, extended until 4 September 2009, and again until 9 October 2009.

Ms Kelly was originally employed to provide sick leave cover for one month in July 2007, and then from 1 October 2007 to 31 March 2008.

The context and content of the duty to consult all suggest that it is concerned with the needs of the business or undertaking as a whole.

In short, the Employment Appeal Tribunal stated an admirable test: "A reason relates to the individual if it is something to do with him such as something he is or something he has done.

It is to be distinguished from a reason relating to the employer, such as his (or in the case of insolvency, his creditors') need to effect business change in some respect".