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What is collective bargaining?
The age old saying of ‘strength in numbers’ and a group of people acting together having more power or influence than a single individual, is fitting when looking at collective bargaining.
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What support is available to an employee at risk of redundancy?
Facing the threat of redundancy can be extremely troubling and incredibly unsettling for any employee, but what many in that worrying position may not realise is that they can get help.
We look here…
What grievance outcome can i ask for?
It is ‘a million-dollar question’, what is going to make you happy or put this right? And it is perhaps the most important query when an employee raises a formal complaint at work.
Any worker who fe…
what is gross misconduct?
What is gross misconduct?
There can be many things that occur at work that cause you to feel fearful, uncomfortable or unnerved – but being accused of an act of gross misconduct can be truly terrify…
Understanding your right and entitlement to suitable breaks from work
The fast pace, demands of the modern workplace and technology means many of us are working non-stop, failing to take suitable breaks from work and running the real risk of burnout.
Work-related pres…
How much do employment tribunals cost?
In an employment dispute both sides can be uncompromising and unwilling to concede anything, requiring an employment tribunal to decide who is right - which comes at an obvious cost.
For an employee…
Non-trade union member rights and representation
The idea of trade union membership is a bit like Marmite…you either love or hate it and if you have never experienced it, you are likely to have formed a particular opinion based on what you have hea…
Your redundancy rights
Receiving news that your job is at risk of redundancy can be extremely worrying and confusing, and knowing your rights in such a situation is vital.
News of redundancy brings with it a genuine threa…
Can you be sacked for complaining at work?
The ‘art of complaining’ refers to the skill of expressing dissatisfaction in a way that is constructive and effective - but the reaction to an employee speaking out at work can vary depending on the…
How to implement the disciplinary procedure in the right way
The history of disciplinary cases will be littered with aggrieved employees protesting and passionately maintaining their innocence, which is why navigating the process can be a challenging journey…
Employment tribunal rules: guide for employees
There is a saying ‘all good things must come to an end’, and the same is true of the relationship between employer and employee – but what happens next if it is an acrimonious split?
The decision to…
Can I face disciplinary action without being given a prior warning?
If you do something at work you have been warned not to do, you will probably expect to be punished – and it may surprise many, but it can be fair for your employer to do so without warning you first…
