Employment: legal guides

Our legal guides are written with the participation of its committee of expert lawyers.

Employment law is a crucial area of legal expertise that governs the relationship between employers and employees in the UK. It covers various aspects of the workplace, including employment contracts, wages, working hours, holidays, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment. Designed to ensure a fair balance between employer and employee rights, employment law continuously evolves to reflect changes in social, economic, and political landscapes. It is important to note that employment law does not apply to civil servants, who are subject to public law, or to independent contractors, volunteers, and company directors, who operate under distinct legal frameworks tailored to their specific roles and responsibilities within society and the economy.

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Accused of sexual harassment at work: Legal rights & defence
Accused of sexual harassment at work: Legal rights & defence

Published on 11/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

By remaining calm, understanding rights in workplace investigations, and promptly seeking advice from specialist employment solicitors, anyone accused of sexual harassment can defend themselves thoroughly and protect their professional standing against both false and substantiated allegations.

Accused of sexual harassment at work: Legal rights & defence
Unfair dismissal compensation UK
Unfair dismissal compensation UK

Published on 11/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Unfair dismissal compensation guide 2025: £719/week cap, £115k max award. Learn how to calculate what you're owed and boost your payout.

Unfair dismissal compensation UK
How to make an unfair dismissal claim (and win)
How to make an unfair dismissal claim (and win)

Published on 10/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Don't let your employer escape accountability. Discover how to turn their procedural failures into your unfair dismissal rights victory.

How to make an unfair dismissal claim (and win)
Can I sue my employer for workplace harassment in the UK?
Can I sue my employer for workplace harassment in the UK?

Published on 10/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Discover how to protect your rights and build your case, even when evidence is limited What is workplace harassment under UK law?

Can I sue my employer for workplace harassment in the UK?
What to do if you’re sexually harassed at work in the UK?
What to do if you’re sexually harassed at work in the UK?

Published on 09/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

An inappropriate look, an insistent remark, and a whole day's routine is turned upside down. Sexual harassment at work, defined as unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that undermines dignity or creates a hostile environment, represents a reality that is all too often ignored.

What to do if you’re sexually harassed at work in the UK?
Unfair dismissal: the ultimate guide
Unfair dismissal: the ultimate guide

Published on 08/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 11 mins

Discover your unfair dismissal rights in 2025: compensation limits, claim deadlines, evidence gathering, and when specialist legal help maximises your payout.

Unfair dismissal: the ultimate guide
How to prove sexual harassment at work?
How to prove sexual harassment at work?

Published on 08/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

By maintaining detailed incident diaries, collecting written evidence, gathering reliable witness statements, and seeking legal support, you can build compelling sexual harassment cases recognised both internally and by sexual harassment tribunal proceedings.

How to prove sexual harassment at work?
What is workplace harassment in the UK? Definition, law & examples?
What is workplace harassment in the UK? Definition, law & examples?

Published on 01/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Workplace harassment is illegal under UK law. Learn your rights, what counts as harassment, and how a solicitor can help you claim justice and compensation.

What is workplace harassment in the UK? Definition, law & examples?
How much does it cost to go to an Employment Tribunal?
How much does it cost to go to an Employment Tribunal?

Published on 25/06/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

How much does it cost to go to an Employment Tribunal in the UK? Find out about legal fees, hidden expenses, and whether you can recover costs.

How much does it cost to go to an Employment Tribunal?
Can I appeal an Employment Tribunal decision?
Can I appeal an Employment Tribunal decision?

Published on 24/06/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

To succeed with an employment tribunal appeal, you mustquickly identify legal errors in the employment tribunal decision, meet the strict 42-day deadline, and seek professional legal to properly prepare and submit your challenge.

Can I appeal an Employment Tribunal decision?
What is the Employment Tribunal process in the UK?
What is the Employment Tribunal process in the UK?

Published on 23/06/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

They miss critical deadlines and procedural requirements, not because their case lacks merit.

What is the Employment Tribunal process in the UK?
What happens if you lose an Employment Tribunal?
What happens if you lose an Employment Tribunal?

Published on 23/06/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Employment tribunal lose outcomes can be costly and professionally damaging, but they're not insurmountable. Understanding employment tribunal costs if you lose, career implications, and available remedies helps you navigate this challenging situation effectively.

What happens if you lose an Employment Tribunal?
How to win your Employment Tribunal case: tactics and evidence
How to win your Employment Tribunal case: tactics and evidence

Published on 20/06/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Win your employment tribunal case in the UK with expert tactics, strong evidence, and solicitor support. Follow our legal preparation guide step by step.

How to win your Employment Tribunal case: tactics and evidence
Accused of stealing from work: What are my rights?
Accused of stealing from work: What are my rights?

Published on 20/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Accused of stealing from work? Understand your rights, legal protections, and defense strategies. Learn how UK law safeguards employees from unfair dismissal and wrongful accusations. Get expert legal advice today!

Accused of stealing from work: What are my rights?
What should I do if I catch an employee stealing?
What should I do if I catch an employee stealing?

Published on 19/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Immediate dismissal without following proper disciplinary procedures can lead to unfair dismissal claims, even with clear evidence of theft.

What should I do if I catch an employee stealing?
Work injury: do you get full pay?
Work injury: do you get full pay?

Published on 12/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Unless your employment contract specifically includes enhanced sick pay provisions, you'll likely receive only statutory sick pay, creating significant financial pressure during recovery.

Work injury: do you get full pay?
Health and safety at work act: what you need to know
Health and safety at work act: what you need to know

Published on 06/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

The Health and Safety at Work Act makes safety everyone's legal obligation: employers must provide safe environments while employees must follow safety procedures, with both facing significant penalties for non-compliance.

Health and safety at work act: what you need to know
How and when can I sue my employer?
How and when can I sue my employer?

Published on 31/01/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Filing an employment tribunal claim is free. With a solicitor, costs typically range £3,000-£9,000 for straightforward unfair dismissal cases. Complex discrimination or mental health claims can reach £20,000+.

How and when can I sue my employer?
What benefit can I claim when pregnant in the uk?
What benefit can I claim when pregnant in the uk?

Published on 20/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Employed mothers receive at least £172.48 weekly for 39 weeks, while unemployed mothers may qualify for maternity allowance at the same rate.

What benefit can I claim when pregnant in the uk?
Pregnant women’s rights at work
Pregnant women’s rights at work

Published on 19/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Your legal protections start immediately after informing your employer of your pregnancy. There's no minimum employment period required to claim these rights.

Pregnant women’s rights at work

Our legal posts
on employment

constructive dismissal

Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee resigns due to their employer’s breach of contract, making their continued employment untenable. This legal concept addresses situations where an employer’s actions or inactions create a hostile or un...

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discrimination

Workplace discrimination occurs when an employee is treated unfairly due to characteristics such as age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. In the UK, the Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination at all st...

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employment contract

An employment contract is a binding agreement that defines the relationship between an employer and an employee in the UK. It sets out the terms and conditions of employment, including job responsibilities, salary, working hours, holiday entitleme...

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redundancy

Redundancy occurs when an employer needs to reduce their workforce due to changes in business needs, such as restructuring, cost-cutting, or closure. In the UK, employment law provides protections to ensure redundancy processes are fair and transp...

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unfair dismissal

Unfair dismissal occurs when an employee is terminated without a fair reason or without following the proper legal process. In the UK, employment law protects workers from unjust terminations, ensuring that employers adhere to fair and transparent...

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wrongful dismissal

Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer breaches the terms of an employee’s contract when terminating their employment. Unlike unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal focuses on whether the contract was violated, such as by failing to provide the ...

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