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Time limits for employment tribunal claims in 2026
Time limits for employment tribunal claims in 2026
The world of work can be far from ideal, and things can go badly wrong. But if it ever reaches the point where you need to take legal action agains…
Do you need two years’ service for constructive dismissal?
Many of us, at one time or another, are likely to have questioned whether we want to continue in the job we’re doing - but what happens if you’re forced to quit against your will?
It is called const…
Two years’ service unfair dismissal law change
The extra security that will come much sooner when starting a new job will make a world of difference to both employers and employees.
At the moment, you must have worked for the same organisation f…
What is the new sick pay law
Stress can make the symptoms of any illness worse, but a new change in the law should help ease the financial worry about pay when you’re off sick.
Next month sees the biggest overhaul of Statutory…
Your essential guide to the Employment Rights Act 2025 and what it means for you.
It’s been described as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation”, and the Employment Rights Act (ERA) is something that both employers and employees cannot afford to ignore.
C…
Do I need a solicitor for an employment tribunal?
Do I need a solicitor for an employment tribunal?
If you’re heading for an employment tribunal, the chances are that no one else will know your case as well as you do, so do you really need…
What you need to know about the use of AI in disciplinary cases
Whether you think it is a good or bad thing, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is changing the way we live and work, and its routine use in disciplinary cases deserves a much closer look.
The dis…
What Is a Trade Union Representative?
Mention a trade union representative to anyone and people will have a particular view about what they do and who they are, but what is it?
Known commonly, or simply, as a Rep a trade union rep…
The essential guide to the five stages of redundancy
We wish we could start the New Year with a happier topic - but many workers, in many different sectors, will face the threat and real fear of redundancy in the next 12 months.
The year started…
Is it worth raising a grievance at work?
Rightly or wrongly, we are often perceived as a nation of complainers, so raising a formal complaint at work should come naturally - but is it ever really worth doing?
The idea that Brits ne…
What can I be disciplined for at work?
Sometimes you know when you have done something wrong. Other times, it can come as a complete shock to be told you have - and it is an uncomfortable position to be in, especially at work.
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What can an employment lawyer do for me?
Individuals with expertise in different areas can support you with different problems at work - but if you need an employment lawyer, how much do you really know about what they can do for yo…
