Areas of Law / Employment

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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Employment Questions

I was employed by a firm on a temporary contract. My father was taken seriously ill, so I told my boss that I might need some time off if there was an emergency. I went to the hospital in my lunch break, saying I might be late back, but I was dismissed for being just 13 minutes late. Can my employer just dismiss me like that without a final warning?

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Area of Law: Employment

A month or so ago I got a letter from my previous employer asking for nearly £400 which they say they overpaid me when I left. They’ve now sent a second letter demanding the money, along with an updated wage slip which talks about holidays and redundancy pay that I can’t make head nor tail of. Am I obliged to pay this money back?

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Area of Law: Employment

Our employer has changed our shift pattern, and says that instead of paying us for two days this month the money will be in our pay packet next month. I’m only on £7.50 an hour; can he withhold my money for so long?

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Area of Law: Employment

My job often involved visits to properties that were affected by damp. After several years I developed chest and breathing problems and was admitted to hospital on a number of occasions, where I was told I was highly sensitive to the mould fungus. I’ve now had to finish work altogether and I have to go into hospital regularly when my breathing deteriorates. Do I have a claim for compensation against my employers?

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Area of Law: Employment, Personal Injury

I used to work for a transport company that lost a major contract to another firm. The company that took over argued that, since no assets were involved, the transfer of undertakings legislation didn’t apply, and they refused to employ any staff from my former employer. Should they have been obliged to take on staff who’d worked on the contract previously?

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Area of Law: Employment

The firm I’m working for gave us an employment contract a year ago stating that we do a 45-hour week, divided into day and night shifts. There’s no shift allowance, and they are continually putting pressure on us to work overtime. Can they force us to work overtime?

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Area of Law: Employment

I work part-time for an agency, working four hours, five days a week. But when I took my first evening off I was only paid half what I would normally receive. The agency said the amount was based on “accumulated hours”, which I take to mean that you only get full pay if you work full time. Is this legal?

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Area of Law: Employment

I have worked for a company for over 14 years. I’ve had a kidney transplant, prior to which I had to take time off work for dialysis. The occupational therapist said I was unable to return to work, but I had every intention of going back after a convalescence period. Can they just sack me?

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Area of Law: Employment

I manage a singer who was performing at a social club recently when her musical equipment broke down as she was nearing the end of her act. They offered to pay her £100 of her £200 fee. She refused, and I took the matter up with the club and the agent without success. As a result she’s been offered hardly any work since. Does she have a case for payment of her whole fee?

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Area of Law: Employment

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