You may be looking for an employment lawyer for employees. We are specialist employment lawyers that help employees with their work related problems. We are often contacted by people that are unhappy at work, that do not know what to do, but equally, they are not sure what we can do to help them. In … Read more
We are frequently asked, “What is a performance improvement plan?” Below, we address this question and give guidance if you have been placed on a Performance Improvement Plan UK. Being placed on a performance improvement plan (or “PIP”) can be a very difficult and stressful experience. Many of our clients come to us shortly after … Read more
If you have been invited to a disciplinary investigation meeting then please read this article. Being invited to an investigation meeting can be daunting, but understanding your rights and how to handle the process can help. If you have been suspended from work, then see our article there for further guidance. Disciplinary Investigation Meeting – … Read more
Being suspended from work can be a gut-wrenching experience. It is important to understand what this means both legally and practically. It is often the case that a suspension precedes a disciplinary and potentially a dismissal, but not all suspensions end with negative outcomes. What we cover below is some general guidance on if you … Read more
There are many examples of unfair dismissal cases, which vary depending on the reason for the dismissal. If you have been continuously employed for at least 2 years, then If your employer dismisses you, they must have a fair reason to do so (if you have less than 2 years service then please see – … Read more
Drafting witness statements for employment tribunals can be a difficult and daunting task. Before a person is eligible to give evidence at the Tribunal, they must first draft a witness statement. Witnesses usually mutually exchange their witness statements 2-4 weeks in advance of the hearing. This means you do not get to see the other … Read more
An overload of stress at work can be serious, with the potential to cause physical and mental health issues. If you are dealing with excessive stress in the workplace, you need to address the situation to protect your wellbeing. While stress at work compensation is not a legal right, there are steps you can take … Read more
What To Do If You Are Being Bullied At Work is sadly something you ought to know. If you are experiencing bullying at work, it can make life miserable. You need to understand how best to deal with the situation and the obligations on your employer to support you. We cover this in more detail … Read more
Set out below is a constructive dismissal example along with guidance on what to do in this situation. If you have experienced a difficult situation at work (and you have been an employee continuously for at least 2-years) which has made you feel as though you have no option but to resign, you may be … Read more
How Is An Employee Selected for Redundancy? If you are facing potential redundancy, your employer must use fair redundancy selection criteria when choosing which employees to put at risk of redundancy and dismissal. Their choice cannot be based on protected characteristics (see discrimination) such as age, race, disability or gender or for any other unfair … Read more
“When looking to expand, understanding the difference between employees, workers & contractors etc was a challenge. Despite our own best efforts, getting decent contracts in place for new staff was far from straightforward. Toner Legal took care of this issue and will continue to provide all our legal support in the future.”
“Toner Legal has been 5 star from day one, Blair’s eye for detail and communication skills have been faultless. His ability to communicate complicated legal clauses in simple easy to understand language was a breath of fresh air. Thank you Blair for everything.”
“Blair represented us in an Employment Tribunal claim from start to finish, including acting as our Advocate at the Trial. At all times Blair was extremely reassuring and professional in guiding us through the process and ensuring that we presented our strongest case. It was great to work with him and he represented us excellently.”
“I came across Toner legal via a Google search online. Sadly I needed their service due to disability discrimination and harassment in the work place. I suffer with anxiety too , however the way Adam conducted himself from start to finish made it less stressful than I initially thought. Although at times I kept email and texting when feeling stressed and confused with how I was being treated by my employer, this was not an issue for Adam. He managed our case and got an excellent settlement.”
“Blair was fantastic with my employment claim with a previous employer, a large Bank. He was very honest, explained the whole procedure throughout, and even though we didn’t meet face to face, he was only a phone call away, he was superb.”