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What is a disability?
| by Nick Singer
A person is disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantially adverse and long-term effect on their ability to carry ...

What is the qualifying period for maternity pay and leave?
| by Hetal Gir
Eligible employees can take up to 52 weeks’ maternity leave. The first 26 weeks is known as ‘Ordinary Maternity Leave’, the last 26 weeks as ‘Addit...

How does a barristers chambers work?
| by Nick Singer
The practice of law in the United Kingdom is divided into two distinct main areas between solicitors and barristers.

Do you need a barrister for an employment tribunal?
| by Nick Singer
Who can provide representation at an employment tribunal?

What is the difference between a barrister and solicitor
| by Nick Singer
The basic difference between barristers and solicitors is that a barrister mainly provides the advocacy at the tribunal as well as providing specia...

What can you do if you're a victim of age discrimination at work?
| by Paul Jackson
Objective Justifying in discrimination

Can an employee be made to retire from work?
| by Paul Jackson
Can an employer force someone to retire?

What is a disability?
| by Robert Rocker
The definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010

Is depression classed as a disability?
| by Robert Rocker
When does a mental health condition become a disability?

Is it easy to prove a disability in the workplace?
| by Robert Rocker
What is the definition of disability?

How would an employee pursue a wrongful dismissal claim?
| by Robert Rooker
How to claim wrongful dismissal: County Court or Employment Tribunal?

Do you have to declare your disability to your employer?
| by Robert Rooker
Disability discrimination: Do employees have to tell their employers they have a disability?