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I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and am currently finding it difficult to perform my duties at work. The boss wants to downgrade me but if my poor performa... read more

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Kavita Bachada

Kavita Bachada's response

If an employee has a disability, then generally, the duty to make reasonable adjustments arises. Downgrading does not sound like an adjustment ... read more

I worked for a company just over 4 years, everything was find fine with ups and downs, till last 6 months when we had a new boss who was appointed by the new comp... read more

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Kavita Bachada

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It would appear that you have already exhaused the grievance process. You have also appealed against the written warning. When an employees fin... read more

I am on suspension due to breach of confidentiality. I spoke about what I knew to a work colleague, who in turn repeated it to another colleague. Where does the... read more

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Kavita Bachada

Kavita Bachada's response

This would depend upon your position and the seriouness of the breach. If you do argue the further breach point, then your employer is obliged t... read more

i have had 4 fixed term contracts since 2008 and now i am hearing i may lose my job after this 4th contract?please what isthe law on fixed term contracts and can... read more

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Kavita Bachada

Kavita Bachada's response

This does not seem like a claim for constructive dismissal. However, you can challenge the fact that you have had 4 contracts, if on a consecut... read more

can an employer sack a staff member because money has gone missing? the police were called and i was arrested as my mobile phone was found in the area the money ... read more

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Jennifer Browne

Jennifer Browne's response

I trust that you requested for representation at police station for such an allegation. If not, please call or email me on 07795456985 or jennifer.browne@noblesolicitors.co.uk.

just been sacked for smoking an electronic cigarette cctv footage of vapour coming out of my mouth can my company do this legally

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Kavita Bachada

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Although an electronic cigarrette does not contain nicotine or tar, you would need to check the company's smoking policy. If the company consit... read more

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