Paul Doran Law are employment law specialists who only act for employees and claimants who find them selves in dispute with their employers.
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assisting employees to ensure that we can obtain the best results for them.
How much should my holiday pay be? With the children back at school, the main holiday season might be over. But there are still a lot of questions around holiday pay – especially this year when we’ve had some unexpected extra days off for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in May and her state funeral in …
Have you got into trouble at work because of social media posts you wrote about the Queen? Some employees have already contacted us because they’re in that exact situation. If you need advice, please give us a call. We are employment lawyers who act for employees anywhere in the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and …
What is a settlement agreement? Want to know what a settlement agreement is? First, note that in Northern Ireland it’s called a Compromise Agreement (that used to be the name elsewhere in the UK too). We’re employment lawyers based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and with offices in Leeds, London and Newcastle to cover England, Wales …
What is victimisation? This article answers that question. Have you witnessed (or experienced) discrimination at work? Have you reported it? Were you mistreated because you reported it, or because you supported someone else who did, or because your employer believes you’re supporting someone who did? If you answered yes, you might have been victimised and …
What does gross misconduct mean? Seen the phrase ‘gross misconduct’ and wonder what it means? Been accused of gross misconduct? Lost your job due to gross misconduct? Let’s break it down. ‘Gross’ means big, while ‘misconduct’ is conduct or behaviour that you shouldn’t do because it’s unprofessional or unethical. It could be any behaviour that …
“I need a no-win no-fee employment solicitor” “I can’t afford legal advice” “My employer has treated me badly but I can’t pay for expert support” If that’s what you’re thinking, you’re in the right place. You probably know that taking your employer to the employment tribunal could cost a lot of money – we understand …
“Can I take leave if I feel stressed?” Good question. The short answer is: “Yes, of course you can”. Here’s the long answer… Stress at work seems to be on the rise. The Global Burnout Study from 2022 has found that employee burnout increased by over 5% in the previous 12 months. They also found: …
What is an ex gratia payment? ‘Ex-gratia’ is Latin for ‘out of goodwill’ or ‘by favour’. Ex-gratia payments are sometimes known as ‘golden handshakes’, ‘golden boots’ or ‘golden goodbyes’. You might be offered an ex-gratia payment if: Your employer is found to have treated you badly You are leaving work after a dispute Your job has …
“My colleague is racist” Racial discrimination is against the law. For the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, ‘race’ includes colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins. The Act protects all employees whether fixed-term or temporary), as well as job applicants, trainees, contract workers, company directors, partners, people on secondment and those who are self-employed. …
Can I be dismissed on grounds of ill health? Being ill is bad enough. It’s even worse if you lose your job because of it. But is it legal for your employer to dismiss you on the grounds of ill health? This article explains when they can, when they can’t, and what you can do …