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 …
Are carers protected by employment law? There are 5.7 million carers looking after an ill, elderly or disabled family member or friend in the UK (Source: Census 2021 data for England and Wales). Helen Walker, chief executive at Carers UK, said: “Without unpaid carers, our health and social care systems would collapse”. You might be …
Pregnancy discrimination: My boss said something terrible Employers say the most incredible things sometimes. Here’s just one example. Poppy Duggan worked at Kelly Traffic Management between August 2016 and August 2018. She rejoined the business in January 2019, when she was promoted to Team Leader. The company is run by a married couple – Daniel …
Can my employer make me change my hours? Your employer can’t change anything in your contract – including your working days or hours – without your consent. In fact, it might even been discriminatory for them to change your contract. For example, if you have caring duties, any changes could amount to disability discrimination, while …
Easy Guide To TUPE For Employees Has the whole or part of your employer’s business been sold or merged with another company? Is there a change to your job because of re-tendering, outsourcing or insourcing? Are you being transferred or at risk of dismissal? Relax. Your rights are protected. Your employment contract should remain the …