Discrimination Q. I am gay and my work colleagues do not know. One of my colleagues found out that I was gay at the weekend when they saw me with my partner and this person has threatened to “out” me at work. What can I do, I really don’t want people to find out? A. [...]
Disciplinary / Grievance Q: I am a delivery driver and I last week I wore a pink tie to work to raise awareness for Breast cancer. I was suspended by my boss for not wearing the correct uniform. Can he do this and what is the worst that could happen? A: Your employer can dictate [...]
Pregnancy Q: I have been working in Ulverston for a company for the past two-and-a-half years and I have just found out that I am pregnant. A: Well first of all congratulations! You are now in what is known as the “protected period” and you have a number of new employment rights. Dear Jenny, What [...]
Tribunal Claims for Employers Dear Jenny, Q: I am an employer with 40 employees. A disgruntled employee has recently brought a claim against the company through the employment tribunal. It is very likely to cost the company thousands of pounds to defend the claim alone, even though I am convinced that the claim has no [...]
Christmas Party Problems Q: HI, I urgently need advice in relation to our Christmas party which was on December 22. We went to a local hotel for a meal and drinks and one of my female staff exposed herself, not only to her colleagues but to another party of guests and many of the hotel [...]