Employment Rights Explained

Plain-English answers to UK employment law. No jargon. No fees. Just the real answers you need.

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Dismissal & Termination

What is unfair dismissal?

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Dismissal & Termination

When can I claim unfair dismissal?

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Dismissal & Termination

How much compensation can I get for unfair dismissal?

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Dismissal & Termination

What is automatically unfair dismissal?

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Dismissal & Termination

What is constructive dismissal?

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Dismissal & Termination

What is a fair dismissal process?

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Redundancy

What is redundancy?

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Redundancy

How do I calculate redundancy pay?

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Redundancy

What is the difference between redundancy and unfair dismissal?

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Redundancy

How long does an employer have to consult before redundancy?

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Redundancy

What is sham redundancy?

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Redundancy

How can an employer select me for redundancy?

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Pay & Benefits

What is statutory sick pay?

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Pay & Benefits

How much statutory sick pay am I entitled to?

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Pay & Benefits

What notice period am I entitled to?

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Pay & Benefits

What is payment in lieu of notice (PILON)?

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Pay & Benefits

How much annual leave am I entitled to?

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Discrimination

What is discrimination at work?

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Discrimination

Am I protected from discrimination if I am pregnant?

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Discrimination

What is disability discrimination at work?

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Discrimination

Can my employer discriminate against me because of my age?

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Discrimination

Am I protected if I report wrongdoing at work?

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Settlement & Compensation

What is a settlement agreement?

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Settlement & Compensation

How much of my redundancy pay is tax-free?

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Tribunal & Legal Action

What is ACAS early conciliation?

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Tribunal & Legal Action

How do I make a claim at an employment tribunal?

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Tribunal & Legal Action

What is the 3-month deadline for tribunal claims?

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