by Magara Law | Oct 10, 2024 | Employment Contracts, Employment Tribunal
Thinking of recording a meeting at work? Is it legal to record meetings with colleagues or a manager? There’s no simple answer. There are several reasons for which you might consider secretly recording your work colleagues or manager. Perhaps you are...
by Magara Law | Oct 10, 2024 | Employment Contracts, Employment Law Updates
Holiday pay and national minimum wage – isn’t everyone entitled? Yes, if they’re employed or classed as a worker. But an underclass of so called “self-employed” has grown up thanks to big firms operating in the gig economy. Research suggests almost half a...
by Magara Law | Oct 9, 2024 | Employment Contracts
Last month the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, said the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report represents an “atlas of human suffering and a damning indictment of failed climate leadership.” He went on to say, “Nearly half of humanity...
by Magara Law | Oct 8, 2024 | Discrimination, Employment Contracts, Employment Law Updates, Unfair Dismissal
As a UK citizen, UK employment law offers you protection in the workplace. If you’re not sure of your rights in the workplace or would like help understanding them, a specialist employment solicitor will offer the tailored support you need. Here are answers to...
by Magara Law | Oct 6, 2024 | Employment Contracts, Unfair Dismissal
Summary dismissals – are they ever legal? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is yes. This dismissal is called a summary dismissal. Dismissal of this nature means your employer asks you to leave immediately without any notice period. What rules must...
by Magara Law | Oct 1, 2024 | Discrimination, Employment Contracts, Employment Law Updates
In a move that has sparked debates across legal circles, the UK government has decided to re-open the matter of legal fees for the Employment Tribunal. These fees were abolished by the Supreme Court in 2017 which deemed that tribunal fees restricted access to justice...
