Paul Doran Mr Ali worked for Telefonica. When he was transferred to Capita Customer Management Ltd, Telefonica’s policies transferred with him. Under Telefonica’s policies, female employees with 26 weeks’ service are entitled to 14 weeks’ enhanced maternity pay followed by 25 weeks’ statutory maternity pay. However, new fathers are only entitled to two weeks’ paternity leave on …
So your employer has offered you a settlement agreement (or compromise agreement in Northern Ireland), sometimes called a severance package. This means your employer will pay you a lump sum in return for giving up your right to take them to court or an employment tribunal. Hoorah! At least you’ll have some money to help …
You know it’s illegal to be discriminated against because of your race – but what does that mean in practice? In law, ‘race’ covers nationality, skin colour and ethnic or national origin. The Equality Act 2010 protects you against discrimination regarding: Recruitment Pay Terms and conditions of employment Promotion Discipline and grievance Bullying and harassment …
Going to court or an employment tribunal is an expensive business, and most employers want to avoid it. That’s why you hear of cases that are ‘settled on the court steps’. When you make a claim against your employer, you may need to negotiate a settlement agreement (formerly called compromise agreements and still known by …
When considering unfair dismissal claims, the employment tribunal has to identify the reason for dismissal and then decide whether or not it is fair. Reading the case studies below, you will find that is possible for your previous disciplinary record to be taken into account. Case study 1: Good disciplinary record Mr Spoor worked for …
If you’ve been dismissed and think it’s unfair, first try appealing under your employer’s dismissal or disciplinary procedures. If that doesn’t work, you need professional advice. Try independent arbitration, ACAS (or the Labour Relations Agency in Northern Ireland), or go straight to a specialist solicitor to help you make a claim at the employment tribunal. …
According to regulations, all workers must be paid National Minimum Wage (NMW) as an average for all hours worked. As a care worker, this means you may be entitled to be paid NMW for every hour you work at a service user’s home – even while you’re asleep there. A care worker was employed by …
A 2005 investigation by the Equal Opportunities Commission (now the Equalities and Human Rights Commission) found that pregnant women experienced a wide range of negative treatment at work, including: Being dismissed or unfairly chosen for redundancy Being denied promotion and pay increases Having enforced changes to their job, such as having to take lower paid …
Paying for an employment law claim is not quite as simple as going to the sweet shop and buying a Mars Bar. But we try to make it as easy as pie. If you think you have a justifiable claim against your employer, please don’t be put off by the expense. We only act for …
Lost your job? Your employer must have a justifiable and valid reason for dismissing you, and they must act fairly considering the circumstances. For example, they must be consistent – so they generally can’t dismiss you for doing something that other employees are allowed to do. If a complaint has been made about you, they …