Protected Conversations
Protected conversations under section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 are dangerous
News
Refund of Employment Tribunal Fees
The Government has launched a refund scheme for employment tribunal fees following the Supreme Court’s decision in R v Lord Chancellor on 26 July 2017 that the fees regime was unlawful. Reclaim your employment tribunal fees now! A press release from the Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service says that initially up […]
Abolition of employment tribunal fees
Employment tribunal fees are no more. The Law Society published the following commnent on the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish employment tribunal fees. Striking down employment tribunal fees is a victory for the tens of thousands of people denied their rights at work, the Law Society of England and Wales said today. The fees, which […]
Discrimination against mothers
Discrimination against mothers is in the news. The Women and Equalities Committee has reported that the number of expectant and new mothers forced to leave their jobs has almost doubled to 54,000 since 2005. One issue is that despite protective legislation including the Equality Act 2010 too few women pursue their pregnancy and maternity rights […]
Cambridge Employment Solicitors in Huntingdon
Despite its name, “User Group” in the employment law context doesn’t concern drug or alcohol abuse. User Groups are for employment lawyers who use the employment tribunals. The Employment Lawyers Association is keen to promote User Group meetings at the employment tribunals. For members of the ELA, mainly barristers and employment solicitors, this trend is […]
The Data Protection Act 1998
Whether you seek information held about yourself or hold and process information about others, we can advise on your rights and obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998. For advice from Cambridge employment solicitors covering the whole country, contact us on 01223 776200 or email enquiries@cambridgelegal.co.uk The Data Protection Act 1998 gives individuals the right […]
Settlement Agreements
If you are offered a settlement agreement you will need independent legal advice. We are specialist employment solicitors in Cambridge. Call Cambridge Legal on 01223 776200 or email enquiries@cambridgelegal.co.uk What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement (known until July 2013 as a compromise agreement) is used to end the legal relationship between employer and […]
Grievances at work and grievance procedures
If you are looking for advice on grievances from specialist Cambridge employment solicitors, call Cambridge Legal on 01223 776200 or email enquiries@cambridgelegal.co.uk What is a ‘grievance’? A grievance is an internal complaint made by a worker to their employer. A grievance typically raises concerns about work environment or work relationships. Grievances tend to be about […]