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![Trade Union Law Change 2022. Employment Law Friend discusses how strike action could be affected by the amendment, revoking Regulation 7 of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 Trade Union Law Change 2022. Employment Law Friend discusses how strike action could be affected by the amendment, revoking Regulation 7 of the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/trade-union-law-change-2022.png)
Trade Union Law Change 2022
The impact of strikes on businesses, the effects of the new law & Trade Union concerns and considerations regarding the future of strike action.
27/07/2022
![GDPR In The Workplace: Your rights regarding data protection at work, explained by Employment Law Friend. Blurred hands work over a laptop keyboard. Overlaid with icon of padlock inside a cloud, within a system of cogs containing other internet devices. R GDPR In The Workplace: Your rights regarding data protection at work, explained by Employment Law Friend. Blurred hands work over a laptop keyboard. Overlaid with icon of padlock inside a cloud, within a system of cogs containing other internet devices. R](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/gdpr-in-the-workplace-know-your-rights.png)
GDPR In The Workplace: Know Your Rights
Your rights, the principles of GDPR, how your employer can process your data & what acts by your employer might give rise to a claim for data protection breach.
21/07/2022
![Neurodiversity in the workplace explained by Employment Law Friend Neurodiversity in the workplace explained by Employment Law Friend](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace.png)
Neurodiversity in the workplace
Employers are becoming more widely aware of neurodiversity in the workplace. We explain how to accommodate, manage and promote workplace neurodiversity
07/07/2022
![How to sue your employer: Explained by Employment Law Friend How to sue your employer: Explained by Employment Law Friend](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/how-to-sue-your-employer.png)
How to sue your employer?
How can I take legal action against my employer? We explain how to sue your employer and when to submit your required forms. Inc ACAS requirements
06/07/2022
![Can I be sacked for raising a grievance? | Explained by Employment Law Friend Can I be sacked for raising a grievance? | Explained by Employment Law Friend](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/can-i-be-sacked-for-raising-a-grievance.png)
Can I be sacked for raising a grievance?
We explain your rights and what to do once you have submitted a grievance to your employer
21/06/2022
![Holiday Pay Claim Time Limits outlined by Employment Law Friend. Someone holds an egg timer in their palm, while a claimant and their solicitor sit at a meeting table in the background. Holiday Pay Claim Time Limits outlined by Employment Law Friend. Someone holds an egg timer in their palm, while a claimant and their solicitor sit at a meeting table in the background.](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/holiday-pay-claim-time-limit.png)
Holiday Pay Claim Time Limit
Holiday pay claim time limits on when you can claim and how much time you can claim for. If you haven't been paid properly - don't waste time!
13/06/2022
![Discrimination Claim against your employer | Explained By Employment Law Friend Discrimination Claim against your employer | Explained By Employment Law Friend](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/discrimination-claim-against-your-employer.png)
Continuing Act of Discrimination
Tribunal time limits for continuing act of discrimination: What to do and how soon to make a claim if you are being discriminated against at work.
01/05/2022
![Whistleblowing: Can You Be Fired explained by Employment Law Friend Whistleblowing: Can You Be Fired explained by Employment Law Friend](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/whistleblowing-can-you-be-fired.png)
Can You Be Fired For Whistleblowing?
We explain your rights that protect you after you whistle blow on your employer
01/05/2022
![What Are Your Annual Leave Rights explained by Employment Law Friend What Are Your Annual Leave Rights explained by Employment Law Friend](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/what-are-your-annual-leave-rights.png)
Annual Leave: What Are Your Rights?
We explain your annual leave rights and how long you are allowed to take paid leave
17/04/2022
![Kocur v Angard: The Royal Mail Lawsuit Over Agency Workers explained by Employment Law Friend Kocur v Angard: The Royal Mail Lawsuit Over Agency Workers explained by Employment Law Friend](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/kocur-v-angard-the-royal-mail-lawsuit-over-agency-workers.png)
The Agency Workers Lawsuit: Kocur v Angard
What happened to these Royal Mail agency workers, who sued for the right to apply for permanent positions at the same time as direct employees
09/04/2022
![Restructuring: What Are Your Rights explained by Employment Law Friend Restructuring: What Are Your Rights explained by Employment Law Friend](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/restructuring-what-are-my-rights.png)
Restructuring: What Are Your Rights
What to expect during restructuring at work & whether you should be worried about demotion or redundancy. Your rights explained.
09/04/2022
![What Are Your Pension Rights explained by Employment Law Friend What Are Your Pension Rights explained by Employment Law Friend](/userfiles/image_cache/modules/collation/news/icons/shrink-fill/600-x-314/what-are-your-pension-rights.png)
What Are Your Pension Rights
We explain your protected pension rights under UK employment law, including: Can my pension be taken away?
04/04/2022