Are you a victim of unfair treatment at work? Did you know that if you are in employment in the UK there are employment laws to protect you by safeguarding your rights? If you feel that you are being/have been unfairly treated recently why not locate employmentrights.org.uk – you will find them on the Solicitor Search Network.
Employment law can be difficult to interpret and whether you are an employer or an employee there are times when you may need the guidance of a solicitor specialising in employment issues. Unfair treatment can stem from a number of actions by an employer such as treating people differently due to their age, race, gender, sexual orientation, being part-time or on a fixed contract. Discrimination is not only unfair but the consequences of workplace discrimination for the individual concerned can be devastating.
Employment discrimination is considered to have occurred when an individual feels forced to submit their resignation, has suffered from insensitive remarks/jokes/behaviour, received less favourable treatment i.e. overlooked for promotion/training or unfairly picked out for redundancy. Your employer must protect your rights and where you report a grievance due to the behaviour of the employer or a colleague they should bring that behaviour to an end. An employer is responsible for the actions of their staff and the rights of the individual. Once you have brought any grievance to their attention they must act on your behalf otherwise you have the right to seek either compensation or go to a tribunal. Discrimination cases no longer rely on you proving you were discriminated against rather the employer/colleagues must prove that they did not discriminate against you.
Pregnancy/maternity rights – this is often a time for women when employment rights can be violated. Pregnant women in employment have special rights to ensure that they are not unfairly treated either during the pregnancy or when they return to their employment. Rights include protection from redundancy, being offered suitable alternative work if their original job is not available, and also maternity leave, parenting leave etc.
Employmentrights.org.uk are waiting to help you with all your employment concerns be it redundancy, unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, contract disputes or any of the above. Legal advice may not result in you keeping your job but it can ensure that you receive financial compensation through a “compromise agreement” or a tribunal.
