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Guaranteed access to prompt and fair justice has been enshrined in English law since Magna Carta in 1297. However, in July 2013, the Government introduced fees to submit claims at Tribunal and a further fee to have them heard. Charges started at £160 for issuing a claim for lost wages or breach of contract. Tribunal …
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 …
As you may have seen in the news, Transport for London proposes that drivers of private hire vehicles must undertake tests in reading and writing basic English. They argue that the requirements are necessary for customer safety and public protection. Uber took TfL to the High Court, claiming that this rule is indirect racial discrimination …
How do I get a settlement agreement? If you want a settlement agreement from your employer because you’ve been made redundant or mistreated at work, the first thing is to prepare your case. This means collecting all the written evidence that relates to your situation, such as your employment contract and copies of relevant emails …
Certain characteristics are protected in law and if an employer treats you differently, you may be entitled to bring a discrimination claim. In alphabetical order, these are: Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Political (Northern Ireland only) Race Religion and belief Sex Sexual orientation As you’ll see, most of these …
Your employer: “Please sign this paper agreeing not to take us to an Employment Tribunal in future, and we’ll pay you some money in return.” You: “Hmmm. I’m not sure.” Us: “This is not an easy decision to make yourself, so the best advice is… get advice.” In England and Wales, this document is called …
If you’ve been dismissed and think it’s unfair, first try appealing under your employer’s dismissal or disciplinary procedures. If that doesn’t work, you need professional advice. Try independent arbitration, ACAS (or the Labour Relations Agency in Northern Ireland), or go straight to a specialist solicitor to help you make a claim at the employment tribunal. …
How to bring a discrimination claim Have you been discriminated against by your employer? If yes, you may be able to make a claim against them and win compensation. Here are the initial steps to follow: Keep written details about what happened, including background information, dates and people involved Go through the company’s grievance procedure. …
Are you in trouble because you’ve broken your company’s social media policy? Read this article to understand the implications. You might be used to sharing your opinions online. You might think it’s natural to want to check your personal emails or social media during working hours. But your employer might not allow that, and you …
National Minimum Wage – Rates due to increase from 1/4/16 The government has made changes to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act, which will come in to force on 1st April 2016. The revised changes will affect the minimum wage of adults who are 25 years of age and over in the UK. These workers …