blairtoner Bullying at workplace is unfortunately common and can have a serious impact on employees’ well-being, confidence, and career progression. However, it is not always easy to identify bullying and determine how to respond. In this article, we provide examples of workplace bullying, discuss the potential legal implications, and outline steps you can take to address … Read more
Please see below a case study written by one of our clients who came to us wanting to discuss a constructive dismissal claim: I was having some issues at work that were causing me a lot of stress and worry. I loved my job until my manager left the business and I was to be … Read more
Being offered a settlement agreement can be a real shock (or no surprise), but either way, you should ensure the terms and compensation on offer are reasonable. We can carry out a settlement agreement negotiation where we don’t just review the terms of the agreement, we can negotiate an increase to the employer’s offer. We … Read more
When you are unhappy at work, this often bleeds into your whole life and can make you miserable. When you are having issues at work, there are various considerations and specific ways to address the problem, but this can often be boiled down to either (1) staying employed and trying to fix the problems or … Read more
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 instructed by people that have received a Settlement Agreement from their employer. This can be a difficult and confusing time for any employee. Set out below is a typical example of us helping someone looking for settlement agreement advice. When we are instructed on a settlement agreement, we offer: An immediate response. … Read more
We are regularly contacted by employees going through a performance improvement plan. This can be a difficult process for any employee and performance improvement plans (or PIP) are either used to improve performance or, used to push the person out of the business. There are generally two ways to face a PIP, (1) you go … 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
“Blair is a great Barrister that supported me to win a very difficult case that I had previously spent thousands of pounds with a solicitor before l contacted him directly. He went beyond the required duties to even support me in sourcing funding from external sources to enable me pay for the court fees. His own fees were so reasonable and l wished l met him at the beginning of this case which should have saved me a lot of money.
I really recommend his service to anyone as he is very good and will also be real with you.”
“Highly recommend Blair Toner to anyone needing employment legal advice. Blair dealt with my case professionally, promptly and with a human approach. He was on the ball with my case, always kept me up to date as things progressed, and made sure I always understood what my options were, I was given all the information and guidance needed, which made the whole process a lot smoother. An extremely reliable and dedicated service, thank you again Blair!”
“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.”
“I was searching for legal advice and came across Toner Legal – I’m so happy I did I received such a professional and friendly service, they sorted out my employment issue, they were available when I needed to contact them and got back to me straight away with answers to my questions which I was really happy about I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
“I have used the services of Toner Legal on two occasions. The service offered to me by Blair Toner was reassuring and with his expertise, guided me through an unfamiliar process ensuring I was involved at each stage. While I was going through my case, he would suggest things that I could read or listen to online that could assist me. His extensive employment law knowledge is a huge resource and it meant I would get the best possible outcome. It also made the navigation of a system far less daunting due to his attention and professionalism. I would have no hesitation in recommending Toner Legal and their services.”