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In Northern Ireland, 82% of part-time employees are women. 39% of female employees work part-time compared to 9% of men. That means that excluding part-time workers from any post or promotion has a more adverse affect on women, and this amounts to indirect sex discrimination. That’s what happened to a local schoolteacher… Catherine McCormick has …
Can your boss insist you get vaccinated against Covid-19? You’re no doubt aware that the Covid-19 vaccination programme is being rolled out worldwide. Hopefully, this will lead to the end of disruption caused by the pandemic. Until then, we all still need to maintain Covid-secure workplaces and behaviours. Choosing whether or not to accept the …
If you are being paid less than a colleague of the opposite sex and believe the difference cannot be justified, our equal pay claim solicitors can help you understand your position and take action to recover what you are owed. At Paul Doran Law, we specialise in employment law, and we only act for employees. …
With so many political issues high on the agenda at the moment, it’s likely that you’ll have conversations about what’s going on in the world while you’re at work. However, sharing your political views can give rise to discrimination, harassment, and even unfair dismissal. It is unlawful to be treated worse than someone else because …
I have been off sick for 6 months. Can I be sacked? If you’ve been off sick for 6 months or more, all you probably want to do is to get well. You don’t need the additional worry of being sacked. This article looks at the legal position. Can you lose your job while on …
Here’s a quick checklist to help you decide whether your dismissal was legal or not. Were you an employee? YES/NO You can only claim for unfair dismissal if you were an employee. You can check your employment status on the government website. Did you work for your employer for at least two years (or one …
Help! I’ve lost my job! It can be a real worry when you’re not earning but still have bills to pay. If you’ve been forced to leave your job through redundancy or unfair / constructive dismissal, you can claim benefits while you’re looking for work. You may be entitled to receive new-style Jobseekers’ Allowance (JSA). …
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 …
When you win your unfair dismissal case, the tribunal don’t just put their finger in the air and pick an amount to pay you – there are rules they have to follow. Here are the most likely outcomes that you can expect: Basic award First, you will be paid a basic award. The amount varies …
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 …