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Have you experienced discrimination at work? Wondering if there is a Discrimination Act to protect you? Concerned about whether you’re covered in NI as much as the rest of the UK? The short answer is Yes, but that’s not what the Act is called, and the details differ depending on whether you’re in Northern Ireland …
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 …
Covid-19 has affected us all, and many employees are wondering what work life will be like after furlough. So here’s our simple guide for employees, including topics to discuss with your employer before you go back to work. Government guidelines Current government guidelines state that you should: Work from home if possible If you have …
Employers have a legal duty to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for employees with a disability. Failing to do so may amount to a type of discrimination known as ‘failure to make reasonable adjustments.’ If you are searching for ‘examples of failure to make reasonable adjustments’ because you believe that you may have been prejudiced at work …
Imagine this. You have an accident at work. At the time, you make a statement to your employer. But you’re in shock and pain, and your statement isn’t accurate. Later, you change your statement to reflect the reality of the situation, but your employer fires you for lying. That’s what happened to George Hope who …
In shops, offices and factories throughout the land, there are no doubt many heated discussions going on about Brexit. But did you know that it may be unlawful for you to be discriminated against because of your political beliefs? As you may know, our head office is based in Northern Ireland. Due to this country’s …
Do you struggle with your mental health and work for an employer where there’s a long-hours culture? Are you overloaded? Despite requests for help, is your boss doing nothing about it? Here’s a story about one employee who had poor mental health in a workplace with a long-hours culture. After losing her job, she won £168,000. …
A recent study by the Taxpayers’ Alliance found that 2,545 council staff were paid over £100,000 in 2017/8. Of those, 608 earned over £150,000 – that’s more than the Prime Minister! This means that, when senior managers are forced to leave their public sector or local government jobs, their ‘golden goodbye’ payout can also reach six …
How to bring a discrimination claim Have you been discriminated against by your employer? If yes, you may be able to make a claim against them and win compensation. Here are the initial steps to follow: Keep written details about what happened, including background information, dates and people involved Go through the company’s grievance procedure. …
If your employer has offered you a compromise agreement (known as a settlement agreement outside Northern Ireland), they are offering to pay you money in return for agreeing not to take them to court or an Employment Tribunal. You don’t have to accept the initial amount they offer; it’s open to negotiation. So you …