Employment law, without the jargon.

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• 02

  Time limits6 min read

  Three months less a day: employment tribunal time limits

  How the most common time limit is counted, where ACAS early conciliation fits in, and why waiting for an appeal can be risky.

  28 September 2026

• 03

  Redundancy7 min read

  Redundancy pay: how it’s worked out and what to check

  Statutory redundancy pay depends on your age, length of service and weekly pay, up to a cap. Here’s how to check your figure.

  14 September 2026

• 04

  At work8 min read

  Raising a grievance that gets taken seriously

  Keep it factual, say what you want to happen and send it to the right person. A simple structure, with an example.

  2 September 2026

• 05

  Dismissal7 min read

  Constructive dismissal: why you should pause before resigning

  Resigning in response to a serious breach can count as a dismissal, but these claims are hard. What to do before you hand in your notice.

  20 August 2026

• 06

  Discrimination10 min read

  What counts as disability discrimination at work?

  The legal meaning of disability is wider than many people expect. Reasonable adjustments, and what to do if they’re refused.

  6 August 2026

• 07

  At work4 min read

  Your right to be accompanied at disciplinary meetings

  Who you can bring, what they’re allowed to do, and what happens if they can’t make the date.

  24 July 2026

• 08

  Redundancy6 min read

  Redundancy during maternity leave: your extra protections

  If your role is at risk while you’re on maternity leave, you may have priority for suitable alternative roles. How it works.

  10 July 2026

• 09

  Contracts8 min read

  Non-compete clauses: will yours hold up?

  Restrictive covenants are only enforceable if they go no further than reasonably necessary. What to look for before you sign, or leave.

  26 June 2026