Claiming Compensation Through the Courts When Something Goes Wrong
Claiming Compensation Through the Courts When Something Goes Wrong – If your rights have been contravened and you haven’t been able to enforce them or to resolve the dispute to...
Discrimination at Work
Discrimination at Work occurs when you are treated differently in the workplace on the basis of one or more of what is termed ‘protected characteristics’. These characteristics are defined under...
Maternity Leave and Pay
Maternity Leave and Pay – There are specific employment rights which apply to women during pregnancy and childbirth, to ensure that they are not treated unfairly. These include the right...
Taking Sick Leave
Taking Sick Leave – Your employer should have a policy which explains what to do if you are unable to come to work due to illness. It should include a...
Reporting an Accident
Unless the incident is a minor prang, call the police. The police don’t have to turn up if no one is injured and there’s not much damage. Reporting an Accident...
Dealing with Accidents whilst Driving
Dealing with Accidents whilst Driving – No matter how careful a driver you are, the statistics collected by the major insurance companies show that you’re still likely to be involved...
Popular Offences and their Possible Maximum Penalties
It’s as well to be forewarned about the consequences of breaking the UK Highway law before you venture onto the roads, so here are some examples of the toughest penalties...
Getting on the Local Electoral Register
Getting on the Local Electoral Register – Once a year, the local authority updates and amends its electoral register in your county, the list of people who live within its...
Losing your Drivers Licence
Losing your Drivers Licence – You can lose your driving licence or be disqualified for a period of time because the magistrates or crown court believe the offence was serious...
Unfair Redundancy
Unfair Redundancy – Redundancy is a type of dismissal which can occur when an employer wants to reduce the number of staff working for them. They may select workers for...