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An Industrial Tribunal has found that an Antrim man was forced to quit his job on the grounds of ill health due to a failure to provide him with a suitable vehicle to drive. William McIlwrath, 49, from Antrim town worked as salesman for Walkers Crisps and was required to drive across Northern Ireland providing …
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+ …
In research published last year by the TUC, more than half of women say they have been sexually harassed at work – but most didn’t report it due to: worry that it would affect their relationships at work (28%), fear they would not be taken seriously (24%), or embarrassment (20%). In 9/10 cases, the perpetrator …
Expert tips on choosing your Northern Ireland employment lawyer Choosing an employment lawyer to represent you is not like choosing a pineapple in a supermarket (see pic). Law firms might look similar, but we are not the same! This article details the main things you need to know when looking for an employment lawyer. Types …
If you work for a UK company but you’re based abroad full-time or part-time, you may wonder whether you are entitled to the same rights as UK employees. The answer depends on various factors. The first step is to check your employment contract, as it might include wording like this: This agreement is governed by …
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 …
Below is a query that we received recently from a client whose employer was seeking to change her shift pattern without consent. This is one of our most common queries. I have worked for 20 hours a week over 3 days per week for the last 3 years as a hairdresser. My employer has now …
What is victimisation? This article answers that question. Have you witnessed (or experienced) discrimination at work? Have you reported it? Were you mistreated because you reported it, or because you supported someone else who did, or because your employer believes you’re supporting someone who did? If you answered yes, you might have been victimised 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 …
The introduction of Employment Tribunal fees in July 2013 has caused a massive impact on the numbers of Employment Tribunal claims brought in England, Wales and Scotland. Northern Ireland has not seen the instruction of fees for Employment Tribunals. To bring a claim, many people are now required to pay an issue fee of £160 …