Paul Doran Bill has been in his job for 20 years. A younger employee has just been promoted over him. He feels he has been passed over because of his age, and is being forced to retire. Mary’s company is downsizing. As one of the firm’s youngest employees, she’s afraid that she will be first in line …
If you are made redundant, or you make a discrimination claim against your employer, you may reach a settlement agreement. This means you receive an amount of money in return for agreeing not to take your employer to an employment tribunal or court. (Settlement agreements are known as compromise agreements in Northern Ireland.) For the …
There are three main reasons why people lose their jobs: capability, conduct and redundancy. Does one of these apply to you? If yes, read on to discover whether you might be able to make a claim for unfair dismissal. Capability: The ability to do the job If your employer dismissed you because of poor performance …
As you may have seen in the news, Transport for London proposes that drivers of private hire vehicles must undertake tests in reading and writing basic English. They argue that the requirements are necessary for customer safety and public protection. Uber took TfL to the High Court, claiming that this rule is indirect racial discrimination …
In most cases, no. If you have already signed a settlement agreement, that’s the end of the matter and you won’t be able to make a further employment law claim. That’s just one reason why it’s so important to take professional advice before you sign anything. A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between …
According to The Equality Act 2010, you must not be discriminated against because you have a disability, because someone thinks you have a disability, or because you are connected to someone with a disability. What’s more, your employer has a duty to make reasonable adjustments that take account of your disability. What does The Equality …
There are certain legal tests to decide whether or not you are entitled to claim for unfair dismissal. Have you lost your job? Did your employer give you a letter of dismissal? If not, the tribunal will want to know: When and how you learned you were dismissed Who said what (exactly) Whether there were …
Did you hear the recent news about freelance plumber, Gary Smith? He worked at least 40 hours a week for Pimlico Plumbers over six years, wearing the company uniform, and driving the company vehicles. After he had a heart attack he asked if he could reduce his hours, but they said no and dismissed him. …
Kate’s company made big promises when she joined. She was told that new staff would be brought in as the work increased. But that never happened, and her workload became out of control. She told her boss she wasn’t happy and is now talking to an employment lawyer to help negotiate a settlement agreement. Like …
When you win your unfair dismissal case, the tribunal don’t just put their finger in the air and pick an amount to pay you – there are rules they have to follow. Here are the most likely outcomes that you can expect: Basic award First, you will be paid a basic award. The amount varies …