How to report unfair treatment at work
Unfair treatment at work can take many forms. If you think you have been treated unfairly, you need to know what you can do about it, and how to report it. Check your employer’s policy on unfair treatment at work… Read on
What is the correct procedure for a disciplinary action?
If an employer has concerns about some aspect of an employee’s conduct or performance, it is essential they follow a full and fair procedure for disciplinary action when dealing with it. ACAS Code of Conduct relating to disciplinary action There… Read on
Who can represent me at an employment tribunal?
If you are going ahead with an employment tribunal case, understanding who may represent you is an important consideration prior to proceedings. Can you represent yourself? If you wish to represent yourself, you can. Before you decide to do that,… Read on
What are the chances of success at an employment tribunal?
Before getting to the tribunal hearing, you should try to evaluate the strength of your case. Your chances of success at an employment tribunal will rarely be clear, as several factors usually need consideration. If there is no merit to… Read on
Who pays for an employment tribunal?
In an employment tribunal, the normal rule is that each party pays their own costs, regardless of whether they win or lose their case. However, in some circumstances, one party may have to contribute to the other’s employment tribunal costs.… Read on
What is whistleblowing?
‘Whistleblowing’ or ‘blowing the whistle’ is commonly understood as informing on someone who is doing something they shouldn’t. Under UK law, workers have special protections against detrimental treatment and dismissal when they make a qualifying disclosure of information. Whistle-blowing is… Read on
Ill health dismissal: does the ACAS Code apply?
The ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures does not apply where someone is dismissed from work purely due to ill health. This means employers can dismiss someone for sickness without following the process recommended in the ACAS… Read on
Claimant who discussed case while under oath has claims dismissed
Employees who bring a claim in the employment tribunal must observe strict rules or risk having their cases thrown out, as a recent decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) illustrates. It is particularly important to understand what you can… Read on
Claim against overseas employees can go to employment tribunal
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that an employment tribunal can hear a case brought by a whistleblower against colleagues working overseas. Background The so-called “Lawson v Serco” test is applied by employment tribunals in deciding whether an employee… Read on
Marriage and civil partnership discrimination: a little known right?
As Prince Harry announces he is tying the knot with Meghan Markle, we look at the legal protection available for those who are married or in a civil partnership. While most people know that sex and race discrimination is unlawful,… Read on
Were you involved in a tribunal claim between 29 July 2013 and 26 July 2017?
If so, you are eligible to claim a refund of any fees you paid in respect of an employment tribunal or employment appeal tribunal claim after the Government abolished fees for bringing claims and launched its refund scheme earlier this… Read on
New Case on Burden of Proof in Discrimination Cases
Generally speaking, the burden of proof in civil proceedings is on the person who brings a claim in a dispute. So, for example, it is necessary for an employee bringing a claim in respect of an underpayment of wages to… Read on
Employment Tribunal fees ban – does this affect you? What should you do?
Many will be aware from the press and social media that on Wednesday 26 July 2017, the Supreme Court in R v Lord Chancellor 2017, held that the requirement for claimants to pay fees to bring claims in the Employment… Read on