Racial discrimination in the NHS Michelle Cox, a senior nurse based in Manchester, was employed as a Continuing Healthcare Manager in the NHS from 2017. In 2018, she was appointed the regional lead to the Chief Nursing Officers’ Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Strategic Advisory Group in the North West. Her line manager, Gill Paxton, is …
Age discrimination: I’ve been called rude names Are you an older worker who has been called rude names at work? That’s what happened to 58-year-old Glenn Cowie who spent 37 years working at Vesuvius, an international engineering company that makes products for the car industry, steelmakers and foundries. He joined the firm in 1981 when …
“Am I entitled to increased holiday pay?” The answer might be “yes”, if you are a part-year or zero-hours worker. Part-year worker = engaged on a permanent contract for only part of the year, such as during term-time Zero-hours worker = engaged on a casual contract, usually for ‘piece work’ or ‘on call’ work Up …
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 …
Disability Stories The Equality Act 2010 (or the Disability Discrimination Act in Northern Ireland) covers you for discrimination because of your disability. It means you should get the same opportunities at work as your able-bodied colleagues, and you should not be disadvantaged or mistreated in any way. If you’re discriminated against, you can make a …
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 …
Been offered a Settlement Agreement or Compromise Agreement? When negotiating a settlement agreement (known as a compromise agreement in Northern Ireland), you might prefer to find a solicitor that’s near you. That way, you can go in for face-to-face meetings to discuss anything that’s concerning you. You know where they are based so you can …
“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 …