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Why you should avoid using work email for personal correspondence

Only personal email addresses should be used for personal correspondence Using a work email address for personal correspondence might seem convenient, but this practice can lead to various privacy and...

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Your home insurance policy may be able to fund your employment legal case

Navigating workplace disputes with home insurance legal cover Workplace disputes, particularly those involving unfair treatment, can be highly stressful. Concerns about job security and income stability are at the forefront...

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Custom House Breakfast Event: Ramifications of Chief Constable of the PSNI v Agnew case

We hosted the event with ASM Chartered Accountants and CBI Northern Ireland McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors were delighted to be part of a collaborative seminar at Custom House in Belfast,...

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How long do I have to make an employment claim in Northern Ireland?

There are time limits when claiming against an employer Many individuals, unaware of the limitation periods, often miss the opportunity to seek justice for their grievances. This article aims to...

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I’m being discriminated against at work in Northern Ireland: What do I do?

Discrimination at work is unacceptable – Know your rights Discrimination in the workplace can come in many forms, from being treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic to being...

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Meet Cormac Rice, employment solicitor

Cormac Rice joined our Belfast based employment department in 2023 Cormac Rice has been an employment solicitor for most of his working life. He is passionate about this area of...

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A guide on employment contracts in Northern Ireland

Have you just been offered a new job? Pay attention to your contract of employment You have just been offered a new job, perhaps even your dream job. That tends...

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How to find the best employment solicitors in Belfast & Northern Ireland

Identify several solicitors According to the Law Society of Northern Ireland Solicitor Directory, there are almost 300 employment solicitors in Northern Ireland. With so many to choose from, it would...

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Labour Relations Agency: A Practical Guide to Hybrid Working

Northern Ireland’s employers are adopting new hybrid working models COVID-19 restrictions introduced in 2020, including work from home orders, created a new appetite for hybrid working models amongst Northern Ireland’s...

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Unfair Dismissal: What is it and what to do about it?

What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is what happens when an employer fires you for reasons considered unfair by law. In Northern Ireland, there are laws to protect your rights...

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Judge with dyslexia wins employment claim

Employment law claim concerning equality It was reported in The Times that a dyslexic Judge was successful in suing the Ministry of Justice. An employment tribunal found that the Ministry...

No win no fee claims in Northern Ireland

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No win no fee claims solicitors in Belfast & Northern Ireland

What are no win no free arrangements? No win no fee agreements are one of many ways someone can retain a solicitor’s services when pursuing a claim. They’re also known...