Paul Doran Law

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.


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Uber loses. Are you a worker too?

Are you a worker? Or are you self-employed? You might be aware of the case against Uber, who argued that their drivers were self-employed sub-contractors and so were not entitled to various employment rights. The Supreme Court have recently upheld the previous decision that their drivers are, in fact, ‘workers’ all the time the app …

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How does a settlement agreement affect your right to claim benefits?

So your employer has offered you a settlement agreement (or compromise agreement in Northern Ireland), sometimes called a severance package. This means your employer will pay you a lump sum in return for giving up your right to take them to court or an employment tribunal. Hoorah! At least you’ll have some money to help …

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Settlement Agreement Solicitors Near Me

Been offered a Settlement Agreement or Compromise Agreement? When negotiating a settlement agreement (known as a compromise agreement in Northern Ireland), you might prefer to find a solicitor that’s near you. That way, you can go in for face-to-face meetings to discuss anything that’s concerning you. You know where they are based so you can …

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“I’m concerned about my mental health”

Are you concerned about your mental health? Have you reported it to your boss or HR department? Did they react in a helpful way? You can’t have missed the recent TV interview that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, gave recently to Oprah Winfrey. One of the bombshells Meghan revealed is that she suffered with her mental …

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Unfair dismissal: Strange cases

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, …

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Can redundancy be unfair dismissal?

You might be wondering if redundancy can be unfair dismissal? If you’ve been chosen for redundancy, your employer has to follow a fair process. That didn’t happen in this case, and the employee was able to make a claim for unfair dismissal… For 11 years, Mr Ghaffar was an information and advice worker at Age …

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I Have Been Forced To Resign

We spend a lot of time at work, so it’s terrible when the work environment isn’t what it should be. Have you experienced any of these situations on one or more occasions? You’ve been bullied or harassed at work You’ve been forced to work unreasonable hours You’ve been put under undue stress at work You’ve …

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Settlement Agreements: How Much Does Legal Advice Cost?

You have to take independent legal advice before you sign the settlement agreement* you’ve been offered by your employer. It’s the law. So you might wonder how much it’s going to cost you. Relax. The first consultation is free. Once you’ve told us about your situation, we’ll let you know what steps you can take …

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Brexit and Your Job

A lot has been written about the impact on jobs both before and after the recent referendum in which 52% of voters in the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Much of what has been written, quite frankly, has been nonsense. There has also been a lot of estimates and guess work. From …

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“I’ve been discriminated against for my sexual orientation”

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 …

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About Us

Employment Law Solicitors Leeds, London, Newcastle
Paul Doran Law - The Solicitors For Employees

Employment Solicitors Newcastle, London, Leeds.
Employment Tribunal Work: Belfast

Paul Doran Law are employment law specialists who only act for employees and claimants who find themselves in dispute with their employers. We specialise in assisting employees to ensure that we can obtain the best results for you.

Our solicitors are admitted to the roll in England and Wales and we can act for clients in the Employment Tribunals in Northern Ireland and Scotland.