Will I lose my redundancy payment if I start a new job? That’s a good question. Starting a new job can be stressful enough without the worry of losing your redundancy payment. This article explores the whole situation. Offered alternative work If your role has been made redundant, your employer might offer you alternative employment …
“I want to leave my job” Work takes up a huge chunk of our daily life. We spend a lot of time in the workplace, and devote our skills, energy and effort to our employers in return for pay and other benefits. When things go wrong, it can be difficult to deal with. When things …
You’re probably thinking to yourself: “How much will I win at Tribunal?” Without knowing all the ins and outs of your case, we can’t possibly give an exact amount. To get a rough idea, please give us a call us on 0808 167 7288 and tell us all the details. Meanwhile, you might like to …
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 …
Can occupational health get you sacked? The short answer is that occupational health (OH) is there to provide information to your employer to help them make a decision about how to make your workplace more suitable to your health needs but also, from time to time, on whether to keep a person employed. It’s not …
Let’s start by defining the various ways you might leave or lose your job: You resign, perhaps because you’ve got another job You retire, because you don’t want or need to work any more You’re dismissed fairly, maybe because you committed gross misconduct Your role is made redundant, meaning that your job isn’t available any …
What does ex gratia mean? The British legal system is descended from the European legal system, which was influenced by the courts of ancient Rome. Back then, Latin was the predominant language. It survived as such for around 1,000 years. One reason might be that Latin was the language of ‘the educated classes’ and those …
“Can I be made redundant during maternity leave?” Your employer ought to offer you suitable alternative employment as priority, if it’s available and your role is made redundant while you’re on maternity, adoption or shared parental leave. Changes to the law are currently going through the House of Lords, which will also help to protect …
What Are Your Chances Of Winning In An Employment Tribunal? What are the odds of winning an Employment Tribunal claim? Well… The chance of winning the UK National Lottery jackpot is approximately one in 10 million The odds of being killed by lightning are about one in 300,000 Polls quoted in the New York Times …
“My boss is picking on me!” Does your boss put you down in meetings? Do they keep giving you a heavier workload than everyone else? Have they spread malicious rumours about you? Have they put humiliating, offensive or threatening comments or photos on social media? Have they asked you to leave? Your employer has a …