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Transgender discrimination If you are transgender, you’re protected from discrimination at work under the Equality Act 2010. If you’re not trans, you are cis-gender. That means you identify with the same sex you were registered as at birth. You’re also protected from discrimination at work under the Equality Act 2010. Trans people might be a …
“I need a no-win no-fee employment solicitor” “I can’t afford legal advice” “My employer has treated me badly but I can’t pay for expert support” If that’s what you’re thinking, you’re in the right place. You probably know that taking your employer to the employment tribunal could cost a lot of money – we understand …
An Industrial Tribunal has found that a County Down man, who works as a George Best impersonator, was unfairly dismissed having been accused of stealing chocolates worth £250. Mark O’Hare, 33, from Newcastle, worked at the Slieve Donnard hotel as a concierge in addition to the impersonator role. On 13 May 2014, he signed to …
As you may know, employers are not allowed to discriminate against you because you have a disability. This also applies during the recruitment process even where artifical intelligence and automated processes are involved. This real-life story is a recent example of what can go wrong… and what you can do about it. Kevin Meier has …
Can I be dismissed on grounds of ill health? Being ill is bad enough. It’s even worse if you lose your job because of it. But is it legal for your employer to dismiss you on the grounds of ill health? This article explains when they can, when they can’t, and what you can do …
Losing your job can be traumatic and stressful. But, if you’ve been dismissed unfairly, you may be entitled to claim for compensation. If you win, the compensation you receive will cover your loss of earnings up to the date of the hearing, plus a limited amount. The maximum you’ll get is the lower of 52 …
Below is a question we received recently from a client about whether she had been unfairly dismissed and the response we provided: I have just lost my job in which I have worked for the past 10 years. I was a secretary to the Chief Executive of a large haulage company based just outside Belfast. …
Let’s start by defining the various ways you might leave or lose your job: You resign, perhaps because you’ve got another job You retire, because you don’t want or need to work any more You’re dismissed fairly, maybe because you committed gross misconduct Your role is made redundant, meaning that your job isn’t available any …
“I’m a white man and I’ve been discriminated against” Don’t assume that discrimination is always against women or minority groups such as BAME or disabled or LGBTQ+ people. It is possible to be a white man and still be discriminated against. This article describes an example from early 2023. The story The Armed Forces have …
You’re probably thinking to yourself: “How much will I win at Tribunal?” Without knowing all the ins and outs of your case, we can’t possibly give an exact amount. To get a rough idea, please give us a call us on 0808 167 7288 and tell us all the details. Meanwhile, you might like to …