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Our expert advice on being unfairly dismissed due to ageism Have you lost your job because of your age? Or been treated in a humiliating, degrading and offensive way at work? So-called ‘office banter’ is regularly held by Employment Tribunals to be harassment and age discrimination, and you may be able to make a claim …
Being pregnant – how to avoid discrimination at work When you’re pregnant, you should not be discriminated against at work. If you are treated unfavourably due to your pregnancy, you can make a claim against your employer and may win compensation. That’s what happened to Mrs N Agarwal. She started as a customer service assistant …
When you win your unfair dismissal case, the tribunal don’t just put their finger in the air and pick an amount to pay you – there are rules they have to follow. Here are the most likely outcomes that you can expect: Basic award First, you will be paid a basic award. The amount varies …
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 …
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 …
“Am I entitled to increased holiday pay?” The answer might be “yes”, if you are a part-year or zero-hours worker. Part-year worker = engaged on a permanent contract for only part of the year, such as during term-time Zero-hours worker = engaged on a casual contract, usually for ‘piece work’ or ‘on call’ work Up …
Are you gender-fluid and wondering whether discrimination laws protect you at work? You may know that gender reassignment is a protected characteristic, meaning that trans people must be treated fairly at work. If you’re non-binary or gender-fluid, you may not be undergoing any medical treatment, so you might wonder whether you’re covered by the same …
If you have a health condition that means you’ve been labelled “clinically extremely vulnerable” to coronavirus, you’ve probably been shielding for the past year or so, unable to go to work as usual. The vaccine programme is now rolling out across the UK, and more than 9/10 people in the same health category as you …
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 …
Dismissed because you broke the rules? Read this. If an employee performs badly or breaks company rules, their employer has a range of options. Depending on the seriousness of the action, they could train them, go through an informal or formal grievance procedure, or dismiss them. If dismissal is an over-reaction considering the circumstances, you …