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Q: I have been given notice by my employer to change my contract. They have not consulted me about this and they have simply told me that if I do not accept this then they will terminate my contract and re-engage me on new terms. What should I do?
A: This would be a breach of contract, so you could bring forth a constructive unfair dismissal claim or an unfair dismissal claim and tell your employer that you would be working under protest. You would either be resigning or agreeing.
My employer is dismissing me unfairly deliberately stating that they can afford the consequences of age discrimination. How much would I be able to claim for age discrimination?
read moreI was handed an envelope yesterday which contained confirmation of a formal verbal warning for unsatisfactory conduct and a written warning for objectionable and insulting behaviour. I was unaware that there was a disciplinary, as no meeting had taken place; I had just been handed an envelope and been told to read the letter in my own time. The letter stated that a meeting will take place afterwards. I phoned this morning and said I will be responding in writing.
read moreI work 2.5 days per week for a partnership. I would like to know if, during my maternity leave period, I am permitted to work self-employed elsewhere for the other 2.5 days per week. Am I allowed to do this or will I lose the right of pay under the partnership agreement?
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