We are employment law specialists who only act for employees and claimants who find themselves in dispute with their employers.
We specialise only in assisting employees which ensures that we can obtain the best results for you.
“I want to leave my job” Work takes up a huge chunk of our daily life. We spend a lot of time in the workplace, and devote our skills, energy and effort to our employers in return for pay and other benefits. When things go wrong, it can be difficult to deal with. When things …
Did you watch the recent series of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here? If yes, you’ll know that Caitlyn Jenner was one of the campmates in the jungle. Caitlyn came out as a woman in 2015 having previously won Olympic gold as a decathlete (when she was known as Bruce). During one segment, …
Belfast workers: Get expert help with your employment rights Are you a worker based in Belfast? Wondering about your employment rights? Wonder no more! We’re employment lawyers, providing expert help to employees in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We have offices in Glengormley, Co. Antrim (just outside Belfast). We also have offices in Leeds, …
I was sacked while I was off sick. Can I claim? If you’ve taken long or frequent periods of sick leave, and you are dismissed while you’re off work, you might wonder whether that’s legal or not. To answer that question, this article tells the story of Zoe Kitching who started work in 2018 as …
An Industrial Tribunal has found that an Antrim man was forced to quit his job on the grounds of ill health due to a failure to provide him with a suitable vehicle to drive. William McIlwrath, 49, from Antrim town worked as salesman for Walkers Crisps and was required to drive across Northern Ireland providing …
How do I get a compromise agreement? If you’ve been offered a compromise agreement by your employer, it probably means you’re in Northern Ireland. So are we. Our main base is just outside Belfast – in Glengormley, County Antrim. We also have offices in Leeds, London and Gateshead, which means we can assist clients across …
You might wonder if it’s possible to be sacked before you even start your new job. The short answer is yes. The precedent was set a few years ago. In August 1995, Ms Sarker got a job as an ultrasound manager at South Tees Hospital Trust NHS, due to start that October. They sent her …
Is your organisation cutting corners on health and safety or staffing, and so putting people at risk? Are your colleagues behaving in an intimidating way to people in their care? Is the company behaving fraudulently, or failing to comply with their legal obligations? If you become aware of illegal behaviour by your colleagues or employer, …
Have you been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation? Maybe not. But imagine this… You’re a gay man, and your colleagues taunt you at work. They call you “camp” and make limp-wristed gestures. They send you an email showing stereotypically gay characters with comments directed at you. They write “I love” under a photo …
How to protect discrimination rights of part-timers at work Even if you work part-time, you should not be mistreated as a result of raising any issue in the company. If that happens, it could count as victimisation Equally, you should not be picked for redundancy without being offered alternative work. If so, it could be …