How long do I have to submit a claim?

How long do I have to submit a claim? Wondering how long you have to submit a claim? You should act quickly, because the time limits may be tighter than you think. The short answer is: “Usually within three months”. Read this article to discover the longer answer. First things first If you have a …

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Am I Entitled to Increased Holiday Pay?

“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 …

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Your employment law guide to Christmas parties

Your employment law guide to Christmas parties Office Christmas party season is upon us. After the past couple of years of lockdown, it may be extra fun this time! You might be tempted to really let your hair down, have a few drinks and properly relax with your colleagues. However, you have to be a …

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How much should my holiday pay be?

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 …

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“Can my employer refuse my holiday request?”

Are you wondering, “Can my employer refuse my holiday request?” In short, the answer is yes, but your employer should be reasonable. If they continue to refuse your requests for leave, it could result in a claim for constructive dismissal. What’s your holiday entitlement? You do have a right to take holiday, but you don’t …

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Am I entitled to backdated holiday pay?

In 2014, the government introduced a limit of two years for claiming back pay – but similar legislation wasn’t brought in for Northern Ireland. The Court of Appeal in Belfast recently ruled that staff in the Police Service in Northern Ireland (PSNI) are owed backdated holiday pay covering the past 20 years. That’s right, 20 …

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About Us

Employment Law Solicitors Belfast & Newcastle
Paul Doran Law - The Solicitors For
Employees In Belfast And Newcastle

Employment Law Solicitors Belfast & Newcastle
Paul Doran Law - The Solicitors For Employees In Belfast And Newcastle

Paul Doran Law are employment law specialists who only act for employees and claimants who find themselves in dispute with their employees. we specialise in assisting employees to ensure that we can obtain the best results for you.

Our solicitors are admitted to the roll in England and Wales and we can act for clients in the Employment Tribunals in Northern Ireland and Scotland.