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As you probably know, you are usually entitled to be paid the same as someone else who is doing the same job as you. Equal pay laws make it unlawful to be paid less because of your gender. There have been several cases recently where employees are battling or have won their fight to be …
Not all sex discrimination is blatant. Indirect sex discrimination occurs when an employer imposes requirements, conditions or practices that have a disproportionate adverse impact on one sex compared with another. For example: When the percentage of one sex that could meet the job criteria is considerably smaller than the other sex The employer can’t justify …
“Am I entitled to increased holiday pay?” The answer might be “yes”, if you are a part-year or zero-hours worker. Part-year worker = engaged on a permanent contract for only part of the year, such as during term-time Zero-hours worker = engaged on a casual contract, usually for ‘piece work’ or ‘on call’ work Up …
If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement (or compromise agreement in NI) and you’re wondering whether it’s confidential, the short answer is yes, it probably is. So you shouldn’t tell anyone about it nor discuss details of the terms that have been agreed. The longer answer to the question of whether or not a settlement …
Pregnancy discrimination: My boss said something terrible Employers say the most incredible things sometimes. Here’s just one example. Poppy Duggan worked at Kelly Traffic Management between August 2016 and August 2018. She rejoined the business in January 2019, when she was promoted to Team Leader. The company is run by a married couple – Daniel …
Last week Andy Murray was knocked out of Wimbledon and became noted for calling out sexism in tennis. After the match, a reporter said: “Sam [Querrey] is the first American player to reach the semi-final of a Slam since 2009.” Knowing that Serena Williams has won more major titles than we’ve had hot dinners, quick as …
In most cases, no. If you have already signed a settlement agreement, that’s the end of the matter and you won’t be able to make a further employment law claim. That’s just one reason why it’s so important to take professional advice before you sign anything. A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between …
Everyone agrees that Blue Planet 11 was fantastic! But we’re not talking about their TV programmes. We’re interested in following the BBC’s progress (or lack of it) towards equal pay. To be honest, things are changing so fast that it’s tricky to keep up with what’s going on. At the time of writing… On Tuesday, …
I was sacked while I was off sick. Can I claim? If you’ve taken long or frequent periods of sick leave, and you are dismissed while you’re off work, you might wonder whether that’s legal or not. To answer that question, this article tells the story of Zoe Kitching who started work in 2018 as …
How long can a doctor give a sick line for? Some people call it a sick line. Others call it a sick note. It’s also known as a fit note. The technical term is ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’. Whatever you call it, it might be issued by a doctor or another healthcare professional. Basically, …