Guide to Claim against Gender Discrimination in Your Workplace

September 21, 2018June 25, 2018 by

In the United Kingdom, the Equality Act 2010 stipulates that it is unlawful to discriminate against an individual in a workplace (gender discrimination) because: they are not (or are) a particular sex; someone thinks that they are the opposite sex (this is referred to as “discrimination by perception”) they are connected to someone of a particular sex (this is referred to as “discrimination by association”) Under the Equality Act, sex …

Coming To Work In The UK – All You Need To Know

September 10, 2018June 20, 2018 by

The UK economy possesses a workforce of more than 32 million people and is recognised as one of the most powerful in the European region. Not only this, the unemployment rate in the UK is less than the global average, while the graduate labour market has thrived in recent years – all factors which attract workers to the UK to build a career. Image Source Foreign applicants can apply for …

Rest breaks at work

June 21, 2018June 2, 2018 by

By arranging the working hours in a way that it helps the employees and workers manage their responsibilities at home and at work, organisations too can efficiently manage their business. Overall, employment law in the UK declares that the onus lies with the employers to make sure that their employees are not working too many hours at a stretch and are receiving the right amount of breaks between work. Let …

What is the ACAS Code?

June 11, 2019May 31, 2018 by

ACAS, otherwise known as the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, is a Crown non-departmental public body of the United Kingdom’s Government. It serves the purpose of improving work-life across organisations by promoting and facilitating strong industrial relations practice. ACAS strives to achieve this through various media like arbitration and mediation. Above all, ACAS serves to provide collective conciliation function, which helps to resolve disputes between groups of employees or workers …

How to Write an Unfair Dismissal Appeal Letter

August 2, 2023May 28, 2018 by

In the United Kingdom, the ACAS Code of Practice declares that providing every individual with an equal opportunity to appeal against a disciplinary decision is necessary to “natural justice“. Whether you are an employer or employee, therefore, understanding the appeal process will present you in a good light in front of the tribunal. One of the most essential aspects of the process is to know how to write an appeal …

What amounts to gross misconduct?

June 21, 2018May 25, 2018 by

According to employment law in the UK, gross misconduct is defined as an act, which is so serious that it results in a pay in lieu of notice or dismissal without notice (such dismissals without notice are often called ‘summary dismissal’). Furthermore, all such acts are capable of destroying the relationship of confidence and trust between the employee and the employer, thus making it impossible for the working relationship to …

Working Part-time – Commonly Asked Questions

June 20, 2018May 17, 2018 by

Every individual may have different reasons for working part-time. Need for a different or better work-life balance, childcare responsibilities, or more time for personal growth – there can be a number of reasons for changing your working patterns, as an individual. Having said this, the employment law in the UK gives you the same sets of workplace rights and fair treatment as a part-time worker, like it does to your …

UK Employment law Update 2018 – 2019

April 22, 2019May 16, 2018 by

The UK Government has introduced some major changes to the existing employment law in the first half of 2018. Whilst public, private and voluntary sectors in England, Wales, and Scotland were asked to publish their data on the gender pay gap, we also bid farewell to the ‘Fit for Work’ Assessment. Not only this, the Government also has plans to implement several other important changes relating to current legislation on …

Types of Worker in the UK

June 21, 2018May 15, 2018 by

Under employment law, the term “worker” is defined as an employee of a business, who undertakes work or services for another party under a contract. The other party is neither a customer nor a client. Furthermore, the individuals qualifying as workers are entitled to certain rights under the employment law, including payments according to the National Minimum Wage, limitations on the number of work hours, and the provisions for a …

Social Media and Employment

April 22, 2019May 14, 2018 by

In recent years, social media has evolved to become the voice of the masses. Whether it is joy, fun, anguish, disinterest, or even dislike, individuals find solace after posting what they feel, on social media. Normally, such emotional outbursts are fine as long as they do not come into direct conflict with anyone or anything. However, there are situations when you post something on social media (for example, any outburst …