Disability discrimination: Big settlements When you think of disability, you might think of the wheelchair icon. But not every disability requires a wheelchair. Disability is one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which covers hidden disabilities as well as those that are more visible. You might wonder how much you could win …
What’s a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)? If your employer has offered you a settlement agreement (or compromise agreement in Northern Ireland), it may well include a Non-Disclosure Agreement or NDA for short. There might also be an NDA in your employment contract. It’s also known as a confidentiality clause or gagging clause, and they are commonly …
What is discrimination? Quiz. Test your knowledge with our questionnaire! How many types of discrimination are there? One Two Three Four How many protected characteristics are there? Five Ten Fifteen Hundreds How many UK adults say they’ve experienced discrimination in the workplace? 15% 25% 45% 65% What’s the name of the Act that protects employees …
Unfair dismissal: Strange cases in 2024 You might have heard the expression “the law is an ass”, sometimes used when the letter of the law seems to be contrary to common sense. Note that ‘ass’ is the English colloquial name for a donkey, because donkeys are notoriously stubborn. Not the American definition! According to PhraseFinder, …
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 …
I have suffered race discrimination First, let’s define race in law. It can mean your: Colour Nationality Citizenship Ethnic or national origins (which may not be the same as your current nationality) Ethnic or racial group Note that a racial group can be made up of two or more racial groups, such as black Britons, …
Can I bring a claim for political discrimination? The answer varies depending on where you live in the UK. In Northern Ireland, yes, you can bring a claim for political discrimination In England, Scotland and Wales, you would need to bring a claim for philosophical or religious belief, so it’s trickier Geography matters There is …
Case study: Disability discrimination We often write about case studies from the media. This time, we’re sharing the story of what we managed to achieve for one of our own clients. Shelly McAuley was recently awarded £32,000 which included £21,000 for injury to feelings. This is because, in October 2023, we made a successful claim …
I have been off sick for 6 months. Can I be sacked? If you’ve been off sick for 6 months or more, all you probably want to do is to get well. You don’t need the additional worry of being sacked. This article looks at the legal position. Can you lose your job while on …
I need help with an employment law issue You probably know this song by Ray Parker Jr from the 1984 film of the same name: If there’s something strange In your neighbourhood Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! If there’s something weird And it don’t look good Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! This cheesy tune went …