Employment law can be extremely confusing for those on both sides of the employment process. Not only might those in charge have very little idea of what they can and can’t do, but employees themselves will often not be sure what constitutes unfair treatment in the workplace and what is simply part and parcel of taking on a certain role.
Because both sides are often in the dark, and with employment law changing on a surprisingly regular basis, it is not uncommon for unfair treatment to go completely unchecked by those in the workplace and for individuals to become stressed and upset in the process, without knowing that they can do anything about it. Even when individuals are sure that they are indeed being treated unfairly, it is often hard to know what to do about it, with information on the subject being very limited, especially within the workplace itself.
Unfair treatment can come in many forms, and in some cases may even be passive aggressive in nature; as such, if individuals truly feel that they are being exploited, harassed or discriminated against, then there is a good chance that there will be something that can be done about it.
Seeking employment law advice will be a very important step to take, but it may also be easy to understand whether you have a case by simply taking a deeper look at what constitutes unfair treatment in the workplace. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people go through employment tribunals, and so, if you feel that you have been mistreated by employers, you are certainly not alone.
The likes of bullying does not have to come from an employer, and it could be a colleague that is harassing you. Likewise, if you are being discriminated against due to your race, age, gender or sexual preferences, then there will be plenty of reasons to talk to employment solicitors about your options.
The most common cause of disputes in the workplace will concern pay, with many employers failing to offer up the benefits, wages or even holiday pay that individuals are rightly due. Yet, every year, thousands of employees simply let such things slip under the net, losing time off, or a certain amount of money that could add up to a significant sum over the years.
Of course, discussing your misgivings with your employer may be the best place to start. After all, such issues may be genuine mistakes that they are happy to deal with or rectify once you raise the issue. After all, no one is infallible. Likewise, in the case of harassment, those in charge may be unaware of the issue, and may be able to deal with it very effectively from within the company.
When this first step fails though, it will indeed be time to seek employment legal advice. After all, if you cannot cope with the way you are treated at work, you should not be penalized for it, and knowing the best approach to take before you follow any course of action will put you in the best position to receive the compensation you deserve, whether that be financial or otherwise.
