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.
If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement (or compromise agreement in NI) and you’re wondering whether it’s confidential, the short answer is yes, it probably is. So you shouldn’t tell anyone about it nor discuss details of the terms that have been agreed. The longer answer to the question of whether or not a settlement …
Here’s what to expect when you make a claim against your employer and face an employment tribunal. In advance Your legal representative will work with you to build your case. They will do most of the talking at the tribunal, but you will probably have to give evidence too – that is, you’ll have the …
Following the 2014 decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Whittlestone v BJP Home Support Ltd, a recent opinion of the Advocate General in the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) looks set to affirm the position that employees with no fixed based (known as “peripatetic workers”) should be paid for the time …
If you have lost your job because of a disability, or because of something connected to it, you may be entitled to unfair dismissal disability discrimination compensation. Being dismissed is difficult in any circumstances, and it can feel especially unjust when your health or a long-term condition played a part in the decision. Understanding what …
Going to court or an employment tribunal is an expensive business, and most employers want to avoid it. That’s why you hear of cases that are ‘settled on the court steps’. When you make a claim against your employer, you may need to negotiate a settlement agreement (formerly called compromise agreements and still known by …
Belfast workers: Get expert help with your employment rights Are you a worker based in Belfast? Wondering about your employment rights? Wonder no more! We’re employment lawyers, providing expert help to employees in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We have offices in Glengormley, Co. Antrim (just outside Belfast). We also have offices in Leeds, …
Think you’re being paid unfairly? There have been a couple of stories recently that might help shed light on your chances of winning an equal pay case. BBC Equal Pay claim First, you have probably seen the news about equal pay claims against the BBC. There have been a whole series of them! Broadcasters have …
With so many political issues high on the agenda at the moment, it’s likely that you’ll have conversations about what’s going on in the world while you’re at work. However, sharing your political views can give rise to discrimination, harassment, and even unfair dismissal. It is unlawful to be treated worse than someone else because …
You might have heard or read about the case of Nicola Hinds from Yorkshire, whose line managers labelled her “emotional” and “hormonal” during her pregnancy. She felt unsupported during her pregnancy, maternity leave and when she returned to work, so she resigned and made a claim for pregnancy discrimination and constructive dismissal. She’s recently won …
Are you asking yourself: “Is my dismissal fair?” Do you watch The Apprentice? It’s a TV series where entrepreneurs compete to win up to £250,000 investment and 50:50 partnership with Sir Alan Sugar. If a candidate’s team fails the weekly task, and they get nominated by the project leader, he may point a finger at …