How to negotiate a settlement package A settlement package typically contains more than one element. It may seem complicated, but this gives you (and your employment lawyer) more room to negotiate. The key thing to note is that you don’t have to accept the first settlement your employer offers you. You can negotiate until you …
I reported a colleague’s behaviour. Is it whistleblowing? If you have observed a colleague behaving in a way that causes a risk to public health and safety, or doing something illegal at work, the right thing to do is report it. This is known as making a public interest disclosure or ‘whistleblowing’. If you make …
Disability laws in Great Britain and Northern Ireland There is an important difference between the way disability discrimination is treated in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI). Disabled people in the rest of the UK are protected from discrimination arising from disability under the Equality Act 2010. However, Northern Ireland has its own equality …
I called my boss a rude name and got fired If you don’t respect your boss, and you get angry and insult them at work, it’s possible that you might lose your job. However, if your employer doesn’t have the right to fire you for using bad language, or they don’t follow the proper process, …
Does the Equality Act apply to Northern Ireland? You’ve probably heard of the Equality Act 2010, which applies to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) – we often mention it in our articles. However, if you’re an employee based in Northern Ireland and you have a dispute with your employer, The Equality Act 2010 might …
Do I have to do Early Conciliation before starting a claim? Emphatically, yes. If you don’t try Early Conciliation first, your claim is likely to be struck out. Before you can make a claim to the Employment Tribunal, you must complete an ‘Early Conciliation Notification’. We’re expert employment lawyers, so we can help you with …
Race discrimination lessons inspired by Jess Carter Sadly, race discrimination is very much a topic, even a quarter of the way through the 21st century. In case you didn’t know, Jess Carter is one of the England football squad (The Lionesses) currently competing in the European Championship. Since the start of the tournament, she’s been …
Can I be dismissed for falling asleep at work? You might think that falling asleep at work is a dismissible offence. But it might not be. As with many legal matters, it depends on the circumstances of the case. This article includes two stories about employees who fell asleep at work, were dismissed, but then …
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 …
Pregnancy & maternity discrimination: Recent wins Under the Equality Act 2010, it’s illegal for your employer to treat you badly because you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. If they do, you can take them to the employment tribunal for discrimination, and you might win thousands of £ in compensation. To give you an idea, these …