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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.
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!
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.
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+.
Grievance Procedures: The Complete Guide
Published on 09/02/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins
A grievance procedure is a process that allows employees to raise a complaint with their employer. There are some steps that employees should take if they are facing a problem or want to make a complaint about their employer as well as things that they much consider in following grievance procedures.
Employment law: disability discrimination act and equality act
Published on 08/12/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
How does the Disability Discrimination Act and Equality Act relate to employment law in the UK? In recent years in the UK, there has been a great deal of work in UK employment law to safeguard disabled workers’ rights. These rights extend not only to employees but also to potential employees during the application process.
Non-Disclosure Agreements in Employment Disputes
Published on 16/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins
Confidentiality agreements or non-disclosure agreements (NDA) are a regular aspect of many sectors, employment being one of them. Employers often use them to ensure an employee or ex-employee stays quiet about certain aspects of the job or company.
What is Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)?
Published on 31/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
Do you have a disability or sickness that hinders your ability to work? If so, you may qualify for the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). The ESA is a weekly allowance. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to receive up to...
Employees: Are you aware of your rights?
Published on 29/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
With there being such tremendous competition for many jobs, too often we focus all our energy on not only trying our very best to land our dream job but also on keeping it. The latter, however, can create unnecessary problems, often with their roots buried in fear of not wanting to do anything to upset our employer
Employee Status – A Guide for employers
Published on 29/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
As an employer, understanding employment law and the rights of your workforce is critical to minimise the risk of any employment-related problems. To get the best out of your workforce, having a good working relationship with them is essential, and if they all feel that they will be fairly treated
Discrimination at work: Types and compensation
Published on 22/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins
In today's society, we enjoy working with a melting pot of different people of all backgrounds and abilities. Having a diverse team has many advantages, and the mix of different people creates a supportive and positive environment.
Discrimination: 4 types every employer needs to know!
Published on 17/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
Discrimination is a widely known phenomenon that refers to the unfair treatment of one individual or group over another. All types of discrimination are unlawful under the UK Equality Act of 2010, and all employers must comply with this law.
What is compassionate or bereavement leave?
Published on 08/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
It is human nature to try and support others through emotionally difficult times. However, what happens when bereavement or a gravely unexpected personal problem coincides with an employee’s work responsibilities?
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