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Below is a selection of recent questions we have received from people regarding their employment rights during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. The questions relate mainly to the furlough scheme although there are other specific issues. Please note that the answers are not to be taken as formal advice and specific legal advice on your situation …
You have the right to be projected against discrimination because you’re trans. Our recent article about gender reassignment explains more. However, the law can be complicated in transgender cases, and here’s a story that might interest you. MB married her wife in 1974, and underwent gender surgery to transition to female in the 1990s. In …
You might be wondering whether you have to pay legal costs in the employment tribunal. The answer is usually “No” – especially when you instruct a legal advisor such as Paul Doran Law, because we will protect you by ensuring the case is run correctly. However, if you act unreasonably, you risk a heavy penalty. …
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 …
I’ve had enough of my boss and want to leave Not all bosses are good ones, and working for a bad boss can make your work life really miserable. It might even be so bad that you want to leave your job. If you’re unlucky enough to work for a bad boss, take a moment …
A compromise agreement is used when you reach a full and final settlement with your employer. You might be offered a compromise agreement because you’ve been made redundant, or because you brought a claim against your employer due to breach of contract, discrimination or unfair dismissal. In return for your employer giving you money (and …
You might be made redundant if the whole business closes down, your workplace closes down, or your employer decides to reduce the workforce that does your particular type of work. If you have two or more years of continuous service since the age of 18, here’s what you are entitled to, by law: Up to …
If you believe you were discriminated against when you lost your job, you may wonder whether you can make a claim against your employer for unfair dismissal. The short answer is yes – but you must act quickly. The time limit is generally three months minus one day from the date you were dismissed. What’s …
“My fixed term contract is ending” Maybe you were employed on a fixed term contract to cover a specific project, seasonal demand or maternity leave? Whatever the reason, when your fixed term contract is coming to an end, there are various things you need to be aware of. Is your fixed term contract ending as …
“Have I been dismissed?” YES – if your employer told you to leave. MAYBE – if you resigned because you felt you had to. For example, the working conditions were intolerable, or because your employer changed you onto a detrimental contract of employment. NO – if you resigned through your own choice. NO – if …