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When you’re making a claim for unfair dismissal, it’s useful to know what to expect. In this article, you will discover the usual process and timescales. Acas This stage does not apply if you are claiming against an employer in Northern Ireland. If you are in GB, the first step is to tell ACAS, the …
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 …
Have you been accused of misconduct and lost your job? That’s what happened to Amy Driver. Her employer didn’t follow a fair process, so she made a claim for unfair dismissal and was awarded over £22,000. Here’s the story… From 2010, Amy worked for North Yorkshire County Council at Jubilee Lodge in Skipton, a respite …
A – In most cases, yes. Most appeals are no more than an exercise in rubber-stamping, but if you fail to appeal you may be criticised by the Tribunal or have your compensation reduced. If the decision is not overturned, you may have the right to claim unfair dismissal. If it is overturned, you …
You’ve undoubtedly noticed that many of the big brands we grew up with are failing, losing tens of thousands of people their jobs. The traditional High Street is suffering badly, and House of Fraser is the latest big name that has gone into administration. We’ve also lost British Home Stores, Blockbuster and Woolworths relatively recently. …
Lost your job unfairly? You might be wondering whether you have the right to make a claim for unfair dismissal. In many cases, the answer is Yes. However, as with most legal scenarios, the situation can be complicated and there are some exceptions as detailed below. Are you an employee? If you have a contract …
Is your employer trying to ensure diversity across the organisation? If yes, that’s a worthy move. However, it shouldn’t mean you lose your job because of how old you are as is likely to amount to age discrimination. That’s what happened to Professor Paul Ewart. He was head of atomic and laser physics at Oxford …
So your employer has offered you a settlement agreement (they’re known as compromise agreements in Northern Ireland). But should you accept? Your answer depends on a variety of factors. Typically, you’ll be offered a settlement agreement because your job is being made redundant, or because your employer is unhappy with your work and wants you …
I have suffered race discrimination First, let’s define race in law. It can mean your: Colour Nationality Citizenship Ethnic or national origins (which may not be the same as your current nationality) Ethnic or racial group Note that a racial group can be made up of two or more racial groups, such as black Britons, …
It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against someone for being pregnant or on maternity leave, but that’s what happened to Laura Gruzdaite. She made a claim to the employment tribunal and was awarded nearly £28,000 for pregnancy discrimination. Read her story below and find out what it means to you. January 2018 Laura …