Does the Equality Act apply to Northern Ireland? You’ve probably heard of the Equality Act 2010, which applies to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) – we often mention it in our articles. However, if you’re an employee based in Northern Ireland and you have a dispute with your employer, The Equality Act 2010 might …
I need help with an employment law issue You probably know this song by Ray Parker Jr from the 1984 film of the same name: If there’s something strange In your neighbourhood Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! If there’s something weird And it don’t look good Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! This cheesy tune went …
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 …
Do Employment Tribunals favour employers? The short answer is “NO” – but it can be difficult and/or costly to win. That’s why you need the help of expert employment lawyers like us. Here’s a longer answer… The tribunal panel is independent. The process is designed to be fair and unbiased, so they can reach a …
How long can a doctor give a sick line for? Some people call it a sick line. Others call it a sick note. It’s also known as a fit note. The technical term is ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’. Whatever you call it, it might be issued by a doctor or another healthcare professional. Basically, …
“Am I being paid enough?” The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) have increased every year since their introduction. From April this year, there has been quite a jump! It means 2.9 million of the lowest paid workers in the UK get a pay rise! It’s good timing, because we all need …
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 …
“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 my last employer stop me taking a job?” If you’ve been dismissed from your previous employment, you might think you can take the first job you’re offered. But that might not be the case. As with many legal situations, it depends on the contract that’s in place at the time. What does your contract …
What are an agency worker’s rights? So you work for an agency. But what are your rights? In law, there are different types of employment status: Employee (you are employed by the hiring company and have an employment contract with them) Worker (you may have an employment contact with either the hiring company or the …