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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 …
PAID TRAVEL TIME FOR CARE WORKERS For many years, care staff have been employed by local authorities to visit sick and elderly clients in their own homes to check on their health and well-being and to assist them to continue living within the community. Despite doing such fantastic work, many local authorities have decided that …
Disability discrimination: Big settlements When you think of disability, you might think of the wheelchair icon. But not every disability requires a wheelchair. Disability is one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which covers hidden disabilities as well as those that are more visible. You might wonder how much you could win …
Are you wondering, “Can my employer refuse my holiday request?” In short, the answer is yes, but your employer should be reasonable. If they continue to refuse your requests for leave, it could result in a claim for constructive dismissal. What’s your holiday entitlement? You do have a right to take holiday, but you don’t …
Easy Guide To TUPE For Employees Has the whole or part of your employer’s business been sold or merged with another company? Is there a change to your job because of re-tendering, outsourcing or insourcing? Are you being transferred or at risk of dismissal? Relax. Your rights are protected. Your employment contract should remain the …
Have you been dismissed? Are you disabled? If you’re disabled and it impacts on your work, your employer should make reasonable adjustments for you. This includes understanding if your disability affects your behaviour. Here’s the story of an employee who was awarded nearly £270,000 when she was unfairly dismissed for a behaviour triggered by her …
Are you gender-fluid and wondering whether discrimination laws protect you at work? You may know that gender reassignment is a protected characteristic, meaning that trans people must be treated fairly at work. If you’re non-binary or gender-fluid, you may not be undergoing any medical treatment, so you might wonder whether you’re covered by the same …
Being treated unfairly at work because of a health condition or disability is something no employee should have to accept. Whether your employer has ignored your requests for support, handled your absence in a way that singles you out, or made unacceptable decisions about your role following a diagnosis, our disability discrimination solicitors can help …
As you may know, we’re employment law solicitors. We act for employees who have a dispute with their employer. If your employer has done something unlawful, you have the legal right to take them to the employment tribunal. However, employers generally don’t want that to happen, and will do whatever it takes to prevent it. …
“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 …