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If you’re in Northern Ireland, you are protected against being treated unfairly because of your political opinion. It’s trickier to make a similar claim in Great Britain. There, political beliefs are treated as ‘philosophical’ in law. This article explores the issues. What counts as a political opinion? This category includes options about the Government and …
These days, it seems unlikely that anyone will lose their job simply because they get married. But that routinely used to happen to women (in the 1950s, nurses had to leave the NHS when they got married, for example). One reason why the Sex Discrimination Act was originally implemented in 1975 was to create equality …
Even if your employment contract is for a fixed term, the normal rules for unfair dismissal apply. A recent case in Royal Surrey County NHS Foundation Trust v Drzymala confirms this. Dr Drzymala was employed as a locum consultant doctor at Royal Surrey County NHS Foundation Trust, on a series of fixed-term contracts. Before her …
A recent study by the Taxpayers’ Alliance found that 2,545 council staff were paid over £100,000 in 2017/8. Of those, 608 earned over £150,000 – that’s more than the Prime Minister! This means that, when senior managers are forced to leave their public sector or local government jobs, their ‘golden goodbye’ payout can also reach six …
Lost your job unfairly? You might be wondering whether you have the right to make a claim for unfair dismissal. In many cases, the answer is Yes. However, as with most legal scenarios, the situation can be complicated and there are some exceptions as detailed below. Are you an employee? If you have a contract …
Have you been bullied at work? It’s surprisingly common, even in the highest places. You can’t have missed the news reports that the Duchess of Sussex is alleged to have bullied some of her staff over the two years when she was a working royal. The Times reported that royal aides were left ‘broken’, ‘humiliated’, …
Are you asking yourself: “I’ve been offered a settlement agreement. What do I do?” This article gives an overview of the answers. Please call us for more details. If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement by your employer (or a compromise agreement if you’re in Northern Ireland), it’s likely that you’re in one of these …
Are you asking yourself: “I want to quit my job. Can I get a payout?” The answer depends on the reason why you want to quit your job. If you dream of resigning because you just don’t like the job or the work, that’s your choice. If it’s because you’re being badly treated by your …
When you’re making a claim for unfair dismissal, it’s useful to know what to expect. In this article, you will discover the usual process and timescales. Acas This stage does not apply if you are claiming against an employer in Northern Ireland. If you are in GB, the first step is to tell ACAS, the …
Are you a worker? Or are you self-employed? You might be aware of the case against Uber, who argued that their drivers were self-employed sub-contractors and so were not entitled to various employment rights. The Supreme Court have recently upheld the previous decision that their drivers are, in fact, ‘workers’ all the time the app …