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Can my employer make me change my hours? Your employer can’t change anything in your contract – including your working days or hours – without your consent. In fact, it might even been discriminatory for them to change your contract. For example, if you have caring duties, any changes could amount to disability discrimination, while …
All you need to know – disability at your workplace It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of a disability. Imagine this. You suffer an injury that leaves you disabled. Your employer fails to make reasonable adjustments for your condition. Eventually, they dismiss you on the grounds of ill-health. That’s what …
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 …
Kate’s company made big promises when she joined. She was told that new staff would be brought in as the work increased. But that never happened, and her workload became out of control. She told her boss she wasn’t happy and is now talking to an employment lawyer to help negotiate a settlement agreement. Like …
In this article, you’ll discover the answer to the question: “What does an employment law solicitor do?” Note that the word ‘solicitor’ and the word ‘lawyer’ are used interchangeably in the UK. The actual definition of a lawyer is someone who is licensed and can provide legal advice or represent clients in court. It includes …
Has your job role been made redundant? Has your employer offered you compensation in return for losing your job? Would you like to reach agreement with your employer without having to take them to an employment tribunal? A settlement agreement is a legally binding agreement that is made at, or immediately after, the time you …
What happens when you have been offered a compromise agreement (settlement agreements in NI), but your employer fails to do what’s agreed? Broadly, you have two choices: Try to enforce the terms of the agreement so they do what they said they would Bring a breach of contract claim in the hope of being paid …
Trans employees: What the legal definitions of ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ mean to you The Supreme Court recently determined that a trans woman with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) does NOT qualify as a woman under the Equality Act 2010. This article explains the rationale behind the Court’s conclusions and how their ruling affects you …
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 …
We spend a lot of time at work, so it’s terrible when the work environment isn’t what it should be. Have you experienced any of these situations on one or more occasions? You’ve been bullied or harassed at work You’ve been forced to work unreasonable hours You’ve been put under undue stress at work You’ve …