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Did you see the recent Buzzfeed article about the world’s most famous self-help guru, Tony Robbins? One paragraph reads as follows: Two former followers who went on to work for Robbins provided BuzzFeed News with signed statements swearing under oath that they felt he had sexually harassed them by repeatedly pursuing them after they made …
The “Discrimination Act” in Northern Ireland It is a common belief that there is a single Discrimination Act in Northern Ireland (NI). However, unlike the Equality Act 2010 in Great Britain (GB), there is no single piece of anti-discrimination legislation in NI. There are a few important differences between equality law in GB and NI …
Worried about going to work in an unsafe workplace? In the current coronavirus situation, here are some of the things your employer should do: Allow space in the workplace for social distancing Provide PPE for jobs that involve close contact with other people Ensure surfaces are cleaned regularly Ensure shared equipment is cleaned between each …
In most cases, no. If you have already signed a settlement agreement, that’s the end of the matter and you won’t be able to make a further employment law claim. That’s just one reason why it’s so important to take professional advice before you sign anything. A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between …
A – In most cases, yes. Most appeals are no more than an exercise in rubber-stamping, but if you fail to appeal you may be criticised by the Tribunal or have your compensation reduced. If the decision is not overturned, you may have the right to claim unfair dismissal. If it is overturned, you …
Oh Google. We thought your corporate slogan was “do no evil”. And yet, when some of your executives were accused of sexual harassment and discrimination, the board of directors of Alphabet (your umbrella company) approved outsize severance packages for them, so allowing the culture of misconduct to continue. It’s recently been reported that James Martin, …
By classifying workers as self-employed, businesses in the ‘gig economy’ may be depriving employees of benefits they should be entitled to. A recent case explains more. Mr King sold windows for The Sash Window Workshop Limited. His contract described him as self-employed, and he was paid solely on commission. His contract didn’t say whether or …
If you have been treated unfairly at work because of a disability, or because of something arising from your disability, you need an experienced disability discrimination lawyer on your side. At Paul Doran Law, we have specialised in employment law for over a decade. In that time, we have helped employees at every level pursue …
“Can my last employer stop me taking a job?” If you’ve been dismissed from your previous employment, you might think you can take the first job you’re offered. But that might not be the case. As with many legal situations, it depends on the contract that’s in place at the time. What does your contract …
In 2014, the government introduced a limit of two years for claiming back pay – but similar legislation wasn’t brought in for Northern Ireland. The Court of Appeal in Belfast recently ruled that staff in the Police Service in Northern Ireland (PSNI) are owed backdated holiday pay covering the past 20 years. That’s right, 20 …