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Unfair dismissal lawyers in London & Thames Valley

 

We regularly advise individuals on all aspects of unfair dismissal, whether relating to performance, misconduct, ill-health or redundancy. The fact that we also advise companies on dismissal processes means we are well equipped to see all angles of a claim and how to best position you when dealing with your employer, whether in terms of defending your position or negotiating an exit on favourable terms.

We can advise you on whether you are engaged as an employee worker or contractor and what rights are available to you depending on your status. 

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Monica Atwal

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  • 10 January 2020
  • Employment

You can’t defend an equal pay claim with assumptions and assertions

In a judgment released today, Samira Ahmed has won her equal pay claim against the BBC. Her fee for presenting Newswatch was more than six times lower than Jeremy Vine’s fee for presenting Points Of View.

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  • 07 January 2020
  • Employment

Ethical veganism is a philosophical belief protected by law

The Tribunal in Casamitjana Costa v The League Against Cruel Sports has ruled that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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  • 02 January 2020
  • Employment

Oxford Professor wins age discrimination claim

A former physics professor at Oxford University has won his claims of age discrimination and unfair dismissal after he was forced to retire following his 68th birthday.

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  • 23 December 2019
  • Employment

The Queen’s Speech 2019 – Employment Law Implications

The Queen’s Speech was delivered on 19th December 2019 and sets out details of government’s intentions over the coming year. The key point from an employment law perspective is the introduction of the Employment Bill which will seek to introduce changes

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  • 23 December 2019
  • Employment

‘Gender critical’ view was not a philosophical belief

In Forstater v CGD Europe & Others, the Claimant’s consultancy contract was terminated after she made comments expressing her views that there are only two sexes and that it is impossible to change sex.The Claimant claimed that this termination was discriminatory on the grounds of ‘philosophical belief’ or lack thereof.

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  • 19 December 2019
  • Employment

Breaking News – Standard Contractual Clauses and Privacy Shield – latest developments with Facebook case

Advocate General, Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has just handed down his opinion in response to a referral by the High Court of Ireland for preliminary rulings of law. The High Court case in question related to complaints made by Max Schrems against Facebook Ireland and Facebook Inc concerning the transfer of Mr Schrems’ personal data to the United States (U.S).

“I would like to commend the team at Clarkslegal for their support given to me at my recent employment tribunal. Their attention to detail, foresight in their approach and ability to keep me focused were truly exceptional.”

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