Recent questionswithin Employment
Is there any help with legal costs accrued whilst defending myself against false claims?
Daniel Stanton's response
You might want to look at your business insurance, or other insurance policies that may include legal protection. You should also look at any mem... read more
Can my employer refuse to allow me to take annual leave? My contract says I need to give a week's notice - which I have done - for any leave I want to take. Now t... read more
Bill Willcocks' response
The starting point will generally be your contract, but the Working Time Directive also adds a layer of comlexity! In general though, you will u... read more
If i fail to attend a employment tribunal will the case be heard in my absence and will i incur any fees should i win or lose?
Major Singh-Raud's response
It is strongly advisable to let the Tribunal know as it is publicly funded.
A decision can be made in your absence but the Respodent may have the case dismissed in your absence.
What’s the current minimum wage and when will it increase?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
As of 1 October 2009, adults aged 22 or over must be paid £5.80 per hour, and workers aged 18-21 should be paid £4.83. Workers under 18 who are n... read more
I’m leaving my job and want to know if my boss has to give me a job reference and if he does give me one, what must it include?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Your boss has no legal obligation to give you a reference but if he chooses to, it will be on his terms. So it could be so vague as to make it r... read more
I’m having problems at work. If we to go arbitration can I withdraw from it later?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Once you are in the arbitration procedure does not mean you are locked in until an outcome in the process has been reached. If you reach an agre... read more
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