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Workers Rights

Workers Rights; in particular those of agency workers; are slightly different to those of an employee’s. You are an Agency worker if you are contracted with an Agency but then temporarily work for an employer. Whilst you are working for the employer you will be instructed by the employer right than your Agency. Key Difference … Read more

Case Review: Teaching Assistant Wins School Unfair Dismissal Claim

A teaching assistant from Cannock has been awarded more than £16,000 in compensation after winning her school unfair dismissal case against Bridgtown Primary. Paula Williams, 45, was wrongly dismissed after claims that she swore in front of pupils, used inappropriate language and also posted “inappropriate Facebook photos”. The school head teacher, Joanna Raybould, told the … Read more

Employment Tribunal Cases

Due to how our legal system works Employment Tribunal cases are not classed as precedents. (This means that they can’t be used to support any argument you or your representative are wishing to portray) However if the tribunal case is then taken further such as to the Employment Appeal Tribunal or to the Courts above … Read more

Employee Rights

The main employee rights available in the UK are set out below.  If you feel that you are being denied your statutory (legal) rights or you need any kind of employment law advice then please contact the Do I Have A Case helpline on 0800 0148727 for free, no obligation legal advice. Employment Rights Act … Read more

Key Cases:Western Excavating v Sharp

Western Excavating v Sharp [1978] ICR 221[1] When attempting to take an employer to the tribunal for Constructive unfair dismissal one of the key cases that has to be considered is that of Western Excavating v Sharp. This case lays out the foundation elements to create constructive dismissal. The facts of the case are fairly … Read more

Hospital whistleblower offered 56p compensation

A whistleblower at Southend Hospital who claimed that she had been bullied by colleagues after discussing concerns with management was offered just 56p in compensation to settle the case. Now, health care assistant Gillian Austin, 58, is bringing a claim against Southend Hospital and is seeking £185,000 in damages following victimisation and bullying. Mrs Austin … Read more