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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 …
The UK has a culture of ‘banter’. Teasing each other. Maybe even insulting each other. This even happens in the workplace where you might expect colleagues to show each other respect. There are certain times when a little light banter is OK – when it’s a gentle kind of communication which can help team bonding …
Your employer: “Please sign this paper agreeing not to take us to an Employment Tribunal in future, and we’ll pay you some money in return.” You: “Hmmm. I’m not sure.” Us: “This is not an easy decision to make yourself, so the best advice is… get advice.” In England and Wales, this document is called …
If you’ve been mistreated at work, you might be thinking of taking your employer to the employment tribunal. Before you go much further, you need to understand the cost implications. This article covers the likely costs and possible ways to pay. First, the good news. It doesn’t cost you anything to make a claim to …
All you need to know – disability at your workplace It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of a disability. Imagine this. You suffer an injury that leaves you disabled. Your employer fails to make reasonable adjustments for your condition. Eventually, they dismiss you on the grounds of ill-health. That’s what …
The qualifying period for bringing a claim of unfair dismissal is currently two years in GB and one year in Northern Ireland. However, there may be an exemption to this rule where the dismissal is due to: Whistleblowing The National Minimum Wage Working time Part Time Working Rights Flexible Working Rights Fixed Term Employee Rights …
Discrimination: Case studies People can think whatever they like but they have to be careful what they say and do at work. Under the Equality Act 2010, bosses, colleagues, customers and suppliers have to treat all employees fairly in the workplace. We looked at some recent discrimination cases that you might have seen in the …
Your employer should make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for you. If you have a disability, or suffer from a physical or mental health condition, your employer should ensure that you are not ‘substantially disadvantaged’ when doing your job. These are some examples of reasonable adjustments that an employer should make: At recruitment stage It’s not a legal …
A settlement agreement means peace of mind for your employer, in knowing that you have given up your right to make a future claim against them. In return for signing, you receive an enhanced redundancy payment – that means more money for you. Woohoo! There are various reasons why your employer might want to offer …
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 …