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Employment references (2026): What employers can say and employee rights

Published on 24/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

UK employment reference law: What's legal, negligence liability, defamation risks, and employee remedies for false or misleading references.

ACAS early conciliation (2026): Process, time limits, and what happens next

Published on 24/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

ACAS early conciliation explained: mandatory process, three critical time limits, settlement outcomes, and when to instruct a solicitor. 2026 guide.

Collective redundancy in the UK (2026): Rules, consultation, and compensation

Published on 23/02/2026, by Qredible | Reviewed by - Reading time: 6 mins

Collective redundancy rules: Consultation periods, employer duties, protective awards, employee rights, and how to claim at tribunal.

Capability dismissal explained (2026): Poor performance vs ill health

Published on 23/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Capability dismissal 2026: Poor performance versus ill health, fair process, occupational health, reasonable adjustments, tribunal risks and compensation.

Whistleblowing at work (2026): Legal protections and employee rights

Published on 20/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

UK whistleblowing law: Protected disclosures, dismissal rights, uncapped compensation, time limits, and when to seek legal advice.

Redundancy consultation in the UK (2026): process, timelines, and employee rights

Published on 19/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Redundancy consultation in the UK: Statutory timelines, fair process requirements, employee rights, and how to challenge unfair redundancy dismissal.

Age discrimination in the workplace (2026): How to prove a claim

Published on 19/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Prove age discrimination at work: Evidence guide, burden of proof, tribunal remedies, and when to hire a solicitor. Expert employment law advice.

Zero-hours contracts (2026): Legality, rights, and holiday pay explained

Published on 18/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Zero-hours contracts explained: Your statutory rights to holiday pay, sick pay, exclusivity protections, and when to get legal advice.

Statutory sick pay (SSP) in the UK (2026): Rates, eligibility, and duration

Published on 17/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

UK statutory sick pay 2026: Eligibility, rates, duration limits, employer obligations, and remedies for non-payment disputes.

Protected conversations at work (2026): What employers can legally say

Published on 16/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Protected conversations under section 111A: When protection applies, what voids it, risks for employees, and whether you need legal advice.

Pregnancy discrimination at work (2026): Examples, rights, and compensation

Published on 13/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Pregnancy discrimination is automatically unlawful in the UK. Learn your rights, how to claim, compensation ranges, and when to consult a solicitor.

Disciplinary procedures at work (2026): Process, investigations, and fairness

Published on 12/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

UK disciplinary procedures: ACAS Code compliance, investigation fairness, hearing rights, and tribunal-ready defence against unfair dismissal claims.

Dismissal while on sick leave (2026): When is it lawful?

Published on 09/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Learn when dismissal while on sick leave is lawful, your disability protections, and how to challenge unfair dismissal at tribunal.

Dismissal during probation (2026): Rights, notice, and unfair dismissal risks

Published on 09/02/2026, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Dismissed on probation? Know your rights: discrimination protection, whistleblowing safeguards, notice rules, and unfair dismissal claims explained.

Can you get fired discussing politics at work?

Published on 28/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Political opinions receive minimal legal protection, and employers can dismiss you for workplace disruption or reputational damage.

What is an Employment Tribunal?

Published on 25/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Employment tribunal decisions are often published online and permanently searchable; consider confidential ACAS settlement if privacy matters.

Going to work with covid: What the UK law says?

Published on 08/09/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

While it is not legally prohibited to work with Covid UK in 2025, it is strongly advised against working in person when you have a positive test result. The government guidelines recommend staying at home if possible to prevent spreading the virus to colleagues.

What counts as unfair dismissal?

Published on 24/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Losing your job can feel like a door slamming shut without warning, but the key used to open it has to be legal. In the UK, dismissal means the termination...

Am I eligible to claim unfair dismissal?

Published on 23/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Losing your job can feel like a bolt from the blue. Yet, not every dismissal is lawful: under UK law, unfair dismissal occurs when an employer ends a contract without a valid reason or fails to follow a fair procedure.

Your legal rights under UK employment law

Published on 22/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

UK employment law establishes out clear protections for workers, including safeguards against unfair dismissal and the right to fair treatment throughout the employment relationship.

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