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Tribunal data, outcome statistics, and practical guides to claims, judgments, and the litigation process — plus articles on common workplace disputes. Applies to England and Wales. Information only — not legal advice.
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Punished for raising a discrimination complaint? Victimisation is a separate Equality Act claim. What it means and what the tribunal data shows.
11 min read · 20 Aug 2026
victimisation at work · victimisation
How tribunals assess misconduct dismissals under section 98(4), including belief, reasonable grounds, investigation and sanction.
7 min read · 29 Jul 2026
burchell test · misconduct dismissal
Ordinary unfair dismissal needs two years' service, falling to six months for dismissals from 1 January 2027. Plus the claims needing no minimum service.
8 min read · 29 Jul 2026
day one unfair dismissal rights · unfair dismissal qualifying period
There is no standalone right to disconnect in UK law yet. The Employment Rights Act 2025 does not include one. Learn what protections you already have and what is expected to change.
7 min read · 7 Apr 2026
right to disconnect · right to switch off
Many mental health conditions qualify as a disability under the Equality Act 2010. Learn the legal test, which conditions are covered, and your rights.
8 min read · 7 Apr 2026
mental health · disability
There is no legal list of sackable offences in the UK. Learn the difference between misconduct and gross misconduct, and what makes a dismissal fair.
6 min read · 16 Mar 2026
sackable offences at work · sackable offences at work · serious misconduct examples
If your employer's conduct left you no choice but to resign, the law may treat it as a dismissal. Learn about constructive dismissal, your rights, and next steps.
7 min read · 16 Mar 2026
forced to resign rights · forced to resign · constructive dismissal
Can you be dismissed for gross misconduct on a first offence? Yes, but not automatically. Learn about mitigating circumstances, fair process, and your rights.
7 min read · 16 Mar 2026
gross misconduct first offence · gross misconduct first offence · gross misconduct mitigating circumstances
Your employer cannot change your employment contract without your agreement. Learn when changes are lawful, what to do if one is imposed, and your legal options.
10 min read · 3 Mar 2026
employer changing contract · breach of contract · contract changes
Your employer changed your pay, hours, or dismissed you without notice. Find out what counts as breach of contract, what you can claim up to £25,000, and the 3-month time limit to act.
10 min read · 2 Mar 2026
employer breach of contract · breach of employment contract · employer breach of contract
Sacked without notice? You may have a wrongful dismissal claim. Learn when dismissal without notice is lawful, what compensation you can claim, and how to take action. No 2-year service needed.
9 min read · 23 Feb 2026
dismissed without notice rights · dismissed without notice · wrongful dismissal
Everything you need to know about notice periods at work. Covers statutory minimums (1 to 12 weeks), contractual notice, PILON, garden leave, sick pay during notice, and what happens if your employer breaks the rules.
9 min read · 23 Feb 2026
notice period rights · notice period · notice period rights
What counts as gross misconduct at work? See common examples including theft, violence, and fraud — plus what doesn't qualify. Know your rights before a disciplinary hearing.
8 min read · 23 Feb 2026
gross misconduct examples · gross misconduct · gross misconduct examples
Been dismissed for gross misconduct? You still have rights. Learn what you keep, what you lose, how to challenge an unfair dismissal, and what to do next. UK guide.
9 min read · 23 Feb 2026
fired for gross misconduct rights · gross misconduct · fired for gross misconduct
Common constructive dismissal examples: unpaid wages, demotion, bullying, contract changes, and more. Learn the legal test, the 'last straw' principle, and how to build your case.
10 min read · 23 Feb 2026
constructive dismissal examples · constructive dismissal · constructive dismissal examples
Gross misconduct explained: what counts, the fair process employers must follow, and how to challenge a dismissal that skips the process or gets it wrong.
7 min read · 20 Feb 2026
gross misconduct meaning and rights · gross misconduct · gross misconduct meaning
Worried your dismissal was unfair? This guide explains unfair dismissal examples from real tribunal cases — showing what went wrong in common scenarios and what evidence mattered.
12 min read · 6 Feb 2026
unfair dismissal examples · unfair dismissal examples · unfair dismissal cases
Automatic unfair dismissal covers around 60 legally protected grounds where dismissal may be unlawful regardless of service length or process followed. This guide explains what automatic unfair dismissal is, lists every protected ground, shows how tribunals assess causation, and explains how Employment Rights Act 2025 changes strengthen these protections.
13 min read · 6 Feb 2026
automatic unfair dismissal grounds · automatic unfair dismissal · unfair dismissal grounds
Understand your whistleblowing rights under UK law. Learn what counts as a protected disclosure, who is protected, compensation (uncapped), time limits, and how to report wrongdoing safely.
8 min read · 28 Dec 2025
whistleblowing at work rights · whistleblowing · whistleblowing at work
Learn the 5 fair reasons for dismissal under UK law and what your employer must prove for each. Understand how to challenge capability, conduct, redundancy, statutory illegality, and SOSR dismissals.
6 min read · 28 Dec 2025
five fair reasons for dismissal · 5 fair reasons for dismissal · fair reasons for dismissal
Can you claim unfair dismissal with less than 2 years service? Yes, in some cases. Learn about automatically unfair dismissal, discrimination, wrongful dismissal, and the ERA 2025 changes.
6 min read · 28 Dec 2025
unfair dismissal under 2 years · unfair dismissal under 2 years · unfair dismissal less than 2 years
Understand the key differences between wrongful and unfair dismissal in the UK. Learn qualifying periods, time limits, compensation caps, and when you can claim both. Updated for ERA 2025.
9 min read · 28 Dec 2025
wrongful vs unfair dismissal · wrongful dismissal · unfair dismissal
Complete UK guide to automatic unfair dismissal. Learn which dismissals may be unlawful from day one (pregnancy, whistleblowing, health and safety, trade union), how to prove your case, compensation (including uncapped awards), interim relief, and time limits. Updated for ERA 2025.
12 min read · 28 Dec 2025
automatic unfair dismissal · automatic unfair dismissal · automatically unfair dismissal
Breach of contract occurs when your employer fails to honor employment agreement terms. Learn your rights, time limits, and what you can claim in UK employment law.
8 min read · 16 Nov 2025
breach of employment contract · breach of employment contract · employment contract
Understanding your employment rights in the UK. Learn what affects your rights, key laws that protect you, and what to do if they're breached.
10 min read · 26 Oct 2025
employment rights overview · employment rights · worker rights
Complete guide to constructive dismissal in the UK. Learn what counts as a fundamental breach, the legal test, time limits, compensation up to £123,543, and how ERA 2025 changes the rules from 2026-2027.
10 min read · 17 Jul 2025
constructive dismissal · constructive dismissal · employer breach
Complete UK guide to unfair dismissal. Learn the 2-year qualifying period (changing to 6 months in 2027), exceptions, compensation up to £123,543, time limits, and what to do if you've been dismissed. Updated for ERA 2025.
12 min read · 30 Jun 2025
unfair dismissal rights and next steps · unfair dismissal · dismissal rights
