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You can’t have missed the news about the recent incident on a Ryanair flight from Barcelona to London. David Mesher racially abused Delsie Gayle when she failed to move quickly enough for him to get to his window seat. She’s 77 years old, and has arthritis. Rather than removing him from the flight, cabin crew …
In shops, offices and factories throughout the land, there are no doubt many heated discussions going on about Brexit. But did you know that it may be unlawful for you to be discriminated against because of your political beliefs? As you may know, our head office is based in Northern Ireland. Due to this country’s …
In this article, you’ll discover the answer to the question: “What does an employment law solicitor do?” Note that the word ‘solicitor’ and the word ‘lawyer’ are used interchangeably in the UK. The actual definition of a lawyer is someone who is licensed and can provide legal advice or represent clients in court. It includes …
Employment law is rarely out of the news, and there have been a number of cases that have hit the headlines recently. In this new regular feature, we’ve selected a few stories from recent months that you might find particularly interesting. As employment law solicitors, you should get in touch if any of these issues …
What is a Whistleblower? If you notice any wrongdoing, malpractice or unlawful conduct at your place of work and you report this to your employer, than you are a whistleblower. Being a whistleblower means that you are disclosing wrongdoings in the public interest. Blowing the whistle can raise concerns, as many people are afraid of …
As you may know, people with certain characteristics can be suffer discrimination. One of the characteristics is race. Race is defined widely in the equality legislation to include race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin. This means that white people can suffer discrimination in the same way as minority groups. And here’s a recent example: …
As you no doubt know, the law around who can be married or become civil partners has been changing in recent years. In the UK, you can now enter into a civil partnership with someone of the opposite sex. In Northern Ireland, you can now marry someone of the same sex, or enter into a …
You’re probably thinking to yourself: “How much will I win at Tribunal?” Without knowing all the ins and outs of your case, we can’t possibly give an exact amount. To get a rough idea, please give us a call us on 0808 167 7288 and tell us all the details. Meanwhile, you might like to …
A settlement agreement (or compromise agreement in Northern Ireland) waives your right to make a claim against your employer at an employment tribunal or court, usually in return for a payment. But do you need to take legal advice before you accept (or reject) it? The short answer is yes. You do need to take …
Transgender discrimination If you are transgender, you’re protected from discrimination at work under the Equality Act 2010. If you’re not trans, you are cis-gender. That means you identify with the same sex you were registered as at birth. You’re also protected from discrimination at work under the Equality Act 2010. Trans people might be a …