We are specialist employment solicitors here at Lincs Law Employment Solicitors. We therefore often advise clients facing disciplinary proceedings. If you are in this situation, try not to panic. We are here to help. Please read on to find out more.
As today is Valentines Day, many people will be receiving cards and gifts. For some, this is a welcomed experience between loved ones. However, if you have received a Valentines card or gift from a colleague at work, this may constitute an act of harassment. If you are in this situation, we are here to help. Please read on to find out more.
Here at Lincs Law Employment Solicitors, we often assist clients who have unfortunately been informed they are “at risk” of redundancy. As an alternative to progressing with a redundancy consultation process, however, they are offered a Settlement Agreement to leave their employment. If you are in this situation, try not to panic. We are here to help.
Here at Lincs Law Employment Solicitors, we often advise clients facing disciplinary proceedings. If you are in this situation, try not to panic. We are here to help. Please read on to find out more.
After raising concerns at work, my client was offered a Settlement Agreement to leave her employment and waive her employment rights and claims. I was delighted to assist my client by identifying the Employment Tribunal claims (including discrimination under the Equality Act 2010) she would be waiving if she signed the Settlement Agreement and advising on her options. Please see below.
It is a concern of many people with health conditions that if they are obliged to disclose information about their health during the recruitment process, it may have a negative impact on their application and their chances of being selected for the role. Section 60 of the Equality Act 2010 addresses the problem of discrimination against disabled people in recruitment by imposing a general prohibition on employers from asking potential recruits questions about their health. There are however exceptions and an employer may be able to ask health questions for particular reasons.
Many people experience menopause symptoms whilst they are at work. Symptoms may impact upon an employee’s performance and workplace attitudes may negatively affect how and employee is treated. There are currently no menopause-specific employment laws. However, some existing laws, such as those relating to discrimination, may provide some protection to menopausal employees in some circumstances. In this blog I consider some of the employment law issues arising out of the menopause.
If you have a successful claim for discrimination in the employment tribunal you may be entitled to compensation for injury to feelings. Read on for more information about what injury to feelings means and what may be awarded.
If you have submitted a Formal Grievance at work, please read on for our Top Tips for attending a grievance meeting with your employer.