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 I retract my resignation? Imagine you’ve had a bad day at work so you spontaneously resign from your job. Later, you change your mind about leaving. Can you retract your resignation? The short answer is: “Sometimes”, but you have to act quickly. Also, it is likely that your employer will have to agree – …
Can I be sacked for social media posts? The answer is yes, if what you post brings the company into disrepute. You might wonder how this can happen. As you may know, we have offices in Belfast, Northern Ireland (as well as in Leeds, London and Newcastle, England). These two stories are linked and recently …
“Can I claim for whistleblowing discrimination?” The short answer is YES. This article gives a longer answer, plus details of a case where a Royal Mail employee was awarded over £2.3 million for exactly that. Let’s start by defining whistleblowing… What is whistleblowing? Whistleblowing means “disclosing wrongdoings in the public interest”. That might include reporting …
“I’ve lost my job after whistleblowing. Can I claim for unfair dismissal?” If something is being done illegally at work, we should not ‘turn a blind eye’, especially if it’s a health and safety matter, or something that’s damaging to the environment. You have a legal right to complain about such things. You should not …
Are you asking yourself: “Is my dismissal fair?” Do you watch The Apprentice? It’s a TV series where entrepreneurs compete to win up to £250,000 investment and 50:50 partnership with Sir Alan Sugar. If a candidate’s team fails the weekly task, and they get nominated by the project leader, he may point a finger at …
“I’m overworked, can I make a claim?” You’re probably aware that another round of strikes is planned by the Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) for 18 and 19 January 2023, affecting many of the hospitals in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The nurses are not just striking over pay (as is often …
“My fixed term contract is ending” Maybe you were employed on a fixed term contract to cover a specific project, seasonal demand or maternity leave? Whatever the reason, when your fixed term contract is coming to an end, there are various things you need to be aware of. Is your fixed term contract ending as …
My employer has been taken over. Can they sack me? When your employer’s business (or part of it) has merged with or been taken over by another business, you might find yourself working for a new company and could therefore be wondering where this leaves you. The good news is that your employment contract is …
How do I resign from my job? “That’s it! I’ve had enough! I quit!” Do you have days when you feel like walking out of your workplace? To be honest, we probably all do from time to time. But, if you’re serious about resigning, you need to know the right way to do it. Resigning …