Posts Tagged ‘Lincs Law’

26Mar

Dismissal of Apprentices

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

There has been further consideration of apprenticeships in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic.  If you are an apprentice, or want to be an apprentice, it has been reassuring to hear that the government has committed to increase funding for businesses taking on apprentices and expand ‘portable’ apprenticeships so that they can be taken between employers. Nevertheless, apprentices can still face dismissal especially in the current climate. Like other employees you have certain rights, such as the right to claim unfair dismissal (subject to being employed for at least 2 years) and protection against discrimination.

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19Mar

COVID-19: Do You Have To Partake In Regular Testing At Work?

Written by Lucy Stones.

Can an employer force you to partake in a COVID-19 routine testing programme? Read on to learn more.

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15Mar

Redundancy and Settlement Agreement: Client Review

Written by Sally Hubbard.

I was delighted to represent a recent client with his unfair redundancy situation.  Read on for my client’s story and how I helped.

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05Mar

Client Review: Unfair Dismissal

Written by Lucy Stones.

I have recently received lovely feedback from a client who I have achieved a settlement for in their claim for Unfair Dismissal. Read on to see what my client had to say…

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26Feb

I’ve Been Suspended From Work – What Can I Do?

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

You might be suspended if you are being investigated for misconduct or for medical or health and safety reasons.  You will usually be told not to attend your place of work or communicate with your colleagues.  Read on for more information about what it means to be suspended and your rights during suspension.

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19Feb

Your Employment Status & Why It Is Important

Written by Lucy Stones.

Today, the Supreme Court has upheld an Employment Tribunal’s decision that Uber drivers are ‘workers’ for the purpose of individual rights in Employment Law, but why is this an important decision? 

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17Feb

I Do Not Agree With The Employment Tribunal’s Decision – What Can I Do Now?

Written by Elizabeth Kirkham.

Once the Employment Tribunal has passed Judgment, that decision is binding on both parties. However, there are certain, very limited, circumstances when you can challenge the decision made by the Employment Tribunal. This blog covers Reconsideration of a Judgment, read on for more information.

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15Feb

I’ve Been Unfairly Dismissed – What Should I Do Now?

Written by Sally Hubbard.

If you have been unfairly dismissed by your employer, you need to take action now.   Read on for more information about the steps you need to take.

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05Feb

Client Success: Capability & Disability Discrimination

Written by Lucy Stones.

In October 2020, I met with my client for a Fixed Fee Consultation to discuss the issues he was experiencing at work. He had recently been placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and he felt the action taken by his employer to be discriminatory. 

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