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We spend the majority of our lives at work – so when something goes wrong in the workplace, or you think you have been unfairly treated, you need expert legal advice at the earliest opportunity to ensure that your rights are protected.

Employment law is very fast moving and complicated, and very few people have a clear idea of their rights at work. Our employment lawyers can advise on a wide range of work related matters including;

  • Bullying at work
  • Discrimination
  • Pay Disputes
  • Redundancy
  • Unfair dismissal

Our employment lawyers can also offer advice on the nicer side of employment law, such as helping you negotiate your contract for that dream job.

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Questions

I work in a petrol station. From time to time, customers fill their vehicles with fuel and drive off without paying. Does the manager have the right to deduct the amount of the “drive-off” from our wages?

My neighbours are putting up a conservatory and are planning to let their property out, despite restrictive covenants which state that no new buildings must be constructed without my permission and that the property must not be used for commercial purposes. What can I do about this?

My sister-in-law is on the verge of bankruptcy. She has been using my address for her mail without my permission. Am I right to be concerned about bailiffs coming round?

My son bought some brand-name trainers for £120, and after just three weeks the sole has come off one of them. I took them back to the shop but they say the manufacturer has a policy of not replacing them in these circumstances. I asked the shop to send them back to the manufacturer, but the shop doubted I would get a refund.

Our son had a relationship with a girl some years ago, which produced our only granddaughter, who is now seven. The couple split up, and our son has been paying maintenance. We now discover that the mother has married and is planning to emigrate. We thought our son’s consent would be required for his daughter to be taken abroad?

Our employment contracts state that we are entitled to 25 days’ sick leave with pay a year. They are now proposing that in future we will only get paid sick leave if we spend the time in hospital. New staff have to agree to this, but we have refused. Can they force this change on us?

Two years ago my aunt gave her house to her stepson, who lived with her. However he died recently, and his next of kin are now claiming the property. She is worried that she could be thrown out of her home. What is her position?

I live on a small housing estate built some 40 years ago. The deeds state that properties are to be used as dwelling houses only, but many people are running businesses from home, employing not just themselves but other people as well. Who is responsible for enforcing the terms of the deeds?

I am never likely to reach the inheritance tax threshold, but I would like to pass on some money now to my children. Are there any limits to the amount I can give?

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