Paul Doran Law are employment law specialists who only act for employees and claimants who find them selves in dispute with their employers.
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Paul Doran I need help with an employment law issue You probably know this song by Ray Parker Jr from the 1984 film of the same name: If there’s something strange In your neighbourhood Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! If there’s something weird And it don’t look good Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! This cheesy tune went …
Discrimination against the LGBT community It shouldn’t matter who you love, because Sexual Orientation Discrimination is a characteristic that’s protected under the Equality Act 2010. LGBT+ is shorthand for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans. Public Health England estimates that between 2.5-5.43% of the population of England self-identify as lesbian, gay, bi+ …
How to win an Employment Tribunal case If you want to make a claim against your employer because you’ve been badly treated at work, you’ll need to know how to win. We’ve gathered a collection of tips (below) to give you the best chance of success. Understand the process Going to an employment tribunal is …
Will I lose my redundancy payment if I start a new job? That’s a good question. Starting a new job can be stressful enough without the worry of losing your redundancy payment. This article explores the whole situation. Offered alternative work If your role has been made redundant, your employer might offer you alternative employment …
Can I be dismissed for name calling? The short answer is yes, it’s possible. Employment law protects employees against unfair dismissal, but your employer has the right to dismiss you if you break the terms of your employment contract. That usually includes the need to treat your fellow employees with respect, and means you mustn’t …
How much money can I get for disability discrimination? The wheelchair icon is the national symbol for disability. You’ve probably seen it on toilet doors, in car parks and on public transport. It usually consists of a blue square overlaid in white or other contrasting colours, with a stylised image of a person in a …
The UK has a culture of ‘banter’. Teasing each other. Maybe even insulting each other. This even happens in the workplace where you might expect colleagues to show each other respect. There are certain times when a little light banter is OK – when it’s a gentle kind of communication which can help team bonding …
The short answer is yes, a man CAN bring a sex discrimination claim. This article gives more details. Imagine overhearing a conversation between two working men who don’t know each other but who pass each other on the street in South London. Here’s what they say: “Ello, mate!” “Ow ya doing’, fella?” That actually happened, …
“I want to leave my job” Work takes up a huge chunk of our daily life. We spend a lot of time in the workplace, and devote our skills, energy and effort to our employers in return for pay and other benefits. When things go wrong, it can be difficult to deal with. When things …
If you’ve been mistreated at work, you might be thinking of taking your employer to the employment tribunal. Before you go much further, you need to understand the cost implications. This article covers the likely costs and possible ways to pay. First, the good news. It doesn’t cost you anything to make a claim to …