Guides
If something has gone wrong at work, these guides explain what the law actually says — and what you can do about it. Free, plain English, no law degree required. Applies to England, Wales and Scotland. Information only — not legal advice.
Around 79% of employment tribunal cases never reach a hearing. See the official ACAS data on when and how often claims settle — and what it means for yours.
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Your employer has broken the terms of your contract. Find out what counts as a breach, your six options, and the three-month deadline you cannot afford to miss.
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Your employer cannot change your employment contract without your agreement. Learn when changes are lawful, what to do if one is imposed, and your legal options.
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Your employer changed your pay, hours, or dismissed you without notice. Find out what counts as breach of contract, what you can claim up to £25,000, and the 3-month time limit to act.
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Not been paid? Learn how to claim unpaid wages in the UK. Covers unlawful deductions, time limits, ACAS, tribunal claims, and what evidence you need. No qualifying period required.
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Sacked without notice? You may have a wrongful dismissal claim. Learn when dismissal without notice is lawful, what compensation you can claim, and how to take action. No 2-year service needed.
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Everything you need to know about notice periods at work. Covers statutory minimums (1 to 12 weeks), contractual notice, PILON, garden leave, sick pay during notice, and what happens if your employer breaks the rules.
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Working time up 58% to 1,503 claims. 11% win at hearing (highest). 13% default judgment. 24% ACAS settle. Mean 26 weeks (joint fastest).
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What counts as gross misconduct at work? See common examples including theft, violence, and fraud — plus what doesn't qualify. Know your rights before a disciplinary hearing.
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Been dismissed for gross misconduct? You still have rights. Learn what you keep, what you lose, how to challenge an unfair dismissal, and what to do next. UK guide.
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Common constructive dismissal examples: unpaid wages, demotion, bullying, contract changes, and more. Learn the legal test, the 'last straw' principle, and how to build your case.
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Redundancy pay up 68% to 620 claims. 10% win at hearing (2nd highest), 15% default judgment (highest), 17% ACAS (lowest). Mean 28 weeks. £719 cap.
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Pregnancy discrimination up 68% to 387 claims. 41% ACAS settle (highest of any claim). 94% resolved without hearing. No qualifying service needed.
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Sex discrimination up 65% to 1,176 claims. 32% ACAS settle, 0% won at hearing Q2. 92% resolved without hearing. Mean 30 weeks.
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Race discrimination up 60% to 1,276 claims. 31% ACAS settle, 1% win at hearing. 96% resolved without hearing. Mean 33 weeks. Backlog up 281%.
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Breach of contract fell 4% to 1,631 claims in Q2 2025/26, the only decline. 8% win at hearing, 7% default judgment, 27% ACAS settle. Mean 30 weeks. £25,000 cap.
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Unauthorised deductions is the 3rd most common claim with 2,460 filed in Q2 2025/26. 9% win at hearing (among the highest), 13% default judgment, 25% ACAS settle. Mean 26 weeks.
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Whistleblowing claims doubled in 12 months to 1,546 in Q2 2025/26. 30% settle via ACAS, 0% won at hearing in Q2. Backlog up 298%. See the full data.
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Disability discrimination claims are up 80%, with 2,987 filed in Q2 2025/26. 35% settle via ACAS (highest of any discrimination type), 1% win at hearing, 90% never reach a hearing.
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Unfair dismissal is the most common tribunal claim, with 4,766 filed in Q2 2025/26. 32% settle via ACAS, 3% win at hearing, 82% never reach a hearing. See the full data.
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The tribunal backlog reached 25,267 single claims in Q2 2025/26, up 234% in a year. Mean clearance time is 28 weeks. See the data by claim type and what it means for you.
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Only 4% of tribunal claims succeed at hearing. 30% settle via ACAS. See the real outcome data by claim type, including settlement rates, success rates, and what gets struck out.
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UK employment tribunal claims rose 57% in a year, with 9,131 single claims filed in Q2 2025/26. Disability claims up 80%, whistleblowing doubled. See the full data breakdown.
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Complete guide to ACAS early conciliation. Covers how the process works, time limits and clock-stop rules, what you can settle for, COT3 agreements, and when you need a solicitor.
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What is gross misconduct and what are your rights if you are accused? Learn about the disciplinary process, summary dismissal, and how to challenge an unfair outcome. UK employment guide.
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What does 'without prejudice' mean at work? Learn how it protects settlement discussions, when it applies, and what to do if your employer uses it. Clear UK employment guide.
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Key facts about employment tribunal claims in the UK. Covers who can claim, time limits, ACAS early conciliation, the ET1 form, what happens at a hearing, possible outcomes, and how the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes the system.
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The basic award for unfair dismissal is calculated using your age, complete years of service, and weekly gross pay (subject to a statutory cap). This guide explains how tribunals calculate the basic award, what can reduce it, how redundancy pay affects it, and how the Employment Rights Act 2025 fits into the picture.
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To prove unfair dismissal, you need evidence showing your employer lacked a legally fair reason or failed to follow a reasonable dismissal process. This guide explains what employment tribunals actually look for, how evidence is assessed, and how the Employment Rights Act 2025 affects unfair dismissal claims.
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What could you get if you win an unfair dismissal claim? This guide explains the compensatory award in plain English — what it covers, how the cap works (£118,223 or 52 weeks' pay), and the common reasons tribunals reduce it.
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Worried your dismissal was unfair? This guide explains unfair dismissal examples from real tribunal cases — showing what went wrong in common scenarios and what evidence mattered.
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Automatic unfair dismissal covers around 60 legally protected grounds where dismissal may be unlawful regardless of service length or process followed. This guide explains what automatic unfair dismissal is, lists every protected ground, shows how tribunals assess causation, and explains how Employment Rights Act 2025 changes strengthen these protections.
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Understand your whistleblowing rights under UK law. Learn what counts as a protected disclosure, who is protected, compensation (uncapped), time limits, and how to report wrongdoing safely.
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Learn the 5 fair reasons for dismissal under UK law and what your employer must prove for each. Understand how to challenge capability, conduct, redundancy, statutory illegality, and SOSR dismissals.
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Can you claim unfair dismissal with less than 2 years service? Yes, in some cases. Learn about automatically unfair dismissal, discrimination, wrongful dismissal, and the ERA 2025 changes.
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Understand the key differences between wrongful and unfair dismissal in the UK. Learn qualifying periods, time limits, compensation caps, and when you can claim both. Updated for ERA 2025.
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Complete UK guide to automatic unfair dismissal. Learn which dismissals may be unlawful from day one (pregnancy, whistleblowing, health and safety, trade union), how to prove your case, compensation (including uncapped awards), interim relief, and time limits. Updated for ERA 2025.
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Strike out rates range from 2-8% depending on claim type. The biggest reasons: not having 2 years' service for unfair dismissal (32%), not responding to the tribunal (14%), and not attending hearings (12.5%). Most strike outs are avoidable – responding to tribunal letters, meeting deadlines, and checking eligibility before you claim can protect your case.
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Your employer cannot unilaterally change fundamental contract terms without your consent. Learn when contract changes are lawful, what counts as breach of contract, and exactly what to do to protect your rights within the critical 3-month deadline.
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Breach of contract occurs when your employer fails to honor employment agreement terms. Learn your rights, time limits, and what you can claim in UK employment law.
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ChatGPT can harm your employment case. Learn the risks of generic AI, real tribunal failures, and safer alternatives for UK workplace disputes.
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Understanding your employment rights in the UK. Learn what affects your rights, key laws that protect you, and what to do if they're breached.
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Missed your tribunal deadline? Don't give up. Learn about extensions for unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, what judges consider, and what to do now.
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Don't miss your chance to claim. Learn tribunal deadlines, ACAS time limits, continuing acts, and what to do if time is running out. Clear guidance for UK workers.
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Complete guide to constructive dismissal in the UK. Learn what counts as a fundamental breach, the legal test, time limits, compensation up to £118,223, and how ERA 2025 changes the rules from 2026-2027.
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Complete guide to workplace grievances in the UK. Learn when to raise a grievance, what to include, ACAS Code requirements, tribunal considerations, and how ERA 2025 changes things from 2026.
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Facing workplace issues? Compare all your options from free advice to solicitors. See costs, pros & cons, plus how yerty can help you navigate.
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Complete UK guide to unfair dismissal. Learn the 2-year qualifying period (changing to 6 months in 2027), exceptions, compensation up to £118,223, time limits, and what to do if you've been dismissed. Updated for ERA 2025.
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