Going It Alone vs. Having an Advocate in Your Corner: Why Legal Expertise Matters
The law can be a complex labyrinth, full of twists and turns that leave even the most informed feeling lost. When faced with a legal issue, a critical decision arises: navigate the maze yourself or enlist the help of a skilled advocate? While self-representation is an option, the benefits of having a lawyer on your […]
Can my employer put me on a fixed-term employment agreement? What are my rights?
Fixed term employment is for a set period of time, before it automatically come to an end. There are strict legal requirements for a fixed term clause to be valid. If the legal requirements are not met, an employee my opt to be treated as permanent employee. What is fixed term employment? Fixed-term employment is […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace
Sexual harassment at work is when an employee is exposed to unwanted behaviour or material of a sexual nature. Employers have a duty to keep their employees safe from sexual harassment. We explain what sexual harassment is, and what you can do about. What is sexual harassment in the workplace? Sexual harassment is any conduct […]
When can an employer make legal deductions from wages? Leave in advance, failure to give notice, overpayments, losses caused by employee…
When you resign from your job, your employer may say you owe them money, which they plan to deduct from your final pay. This article explains your rights under the law, and discusses some common examples. Find out what is legal and what deductions may be illegal… Wages Protection Act The Wages Protection Act makes […]
What rights do employees have if an employer is proposing to make them redundant? Fair process and genuine redundancy discussed…
Employees are at risk of being made redundant as private and public sector employers “tighten the belt” to cope with economic uncertainty and the recent change in government. Employers are allowed to cut their costs by eliminating roles, provided they follow a fair process. Employees should know their rights to ensure they are treated fairly. […]
What should I do if I am being bullied at work?
If you are being bullied at work, you can raise a personal grievance under the Employment Relations Act 2000, and ask your employer to address it. You also have the option to raise a complaint under the The Human Rights Act 1993 if the bullying is linked to one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination […]
What is mediation? Can it can help me resolve my personal grievance at work?
When parties find themselves involved in a dispute with their employer or a co-worker, mediation can help resolve the issue. Mediation is good next step to consider if the parties are not able to resolve the matter through direct discussions. Mediation is particularly helpful in situations where the parties will continue working or interacting with […]
How to raise a personal grievance when you have an employment problem
A ‘personal grievance’ is a problem or dispute an employee has at work and can include an unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment, bullying or a health and safety concern. The process for raising a personal grievance is explained in this article. Follow these steps when you have a personal grievance at work: Talk to your employer: […]