I was sacked while I was off sick. Can I claim? If you’ve taken long or frequent periods of sick leave, and you are dismissed while you’re off work, you might wonder whether that’s legal or not. To answer that question, this article tells the story of Zoe Kitching who started work in 2018 as …
I have suffered race discrimination First, let’s define race in law. It can mean your: Colour Nationality Citizenship Ethnic or national origins (which may not be the same as your current nationality) Ethnic or racial group Note that a racial group can be made up of two or more racial groups, such as black Britons, …
Can I bring a claim for political discrimination? The answer varies depending on where you live in the UK. In Northern Ireland, yes, you can bring a claim for political discrimination In England, Scotland and Wales, you would need to bring a claim for philosophical or religious belief, so it’s trickier Geography matters There is …
Case study: Disability discrimination We often write about case studies from the media. This time, we’re sharing the story of what we managed to achieve for one of our own clients. Shelly McAuley was recently awarded £32,000 which included £21,000 for injury to feelings. This is because, in October 2023, we made a successful claim …
I have been off sick for 6 months. Can I be sacked? If you’ve been off sick for 6 months or more, all you probably want to do is to get well. You don’t need the additional worry of being sacked. This article looks at the legal position. Can you lose your job while on …
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 …
Discrimination against the LGBT community It shouldn’t matter who you love, because Sexual Orientation Discrimination is a characteristic that’s protected under the Equality Act 2010. LGBT+ is shorthand for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans. Public Health England estimates that between 2.5-5.43% of the population of England self-identify as lesbian, gay, bi+ …
How to win an Employment Tribunal case If you want to make a claim against your employer because you’ve been badly treated at work, you’ll need to know how to win. We’ve gathered a collection of tips (below) to give you the best chance of success. Understand the process Going to an employment tribunal is …
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 …
Can I be dismissed for name calling? The short answer is yes, it’s possible. Employment law protects employees against unfair dismissal, but your employer has the right to dismiss you if you break the terms of your employment contract. That usually includes the need to treat your fellow employees with respect, and means you mustn’t …