Tom Street

Tom Street qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and has over 20 years experience in employment and litigation law. He studied law at the University of Manchester before undertaking the legal practice course at the College of Law in Guildford, going on to complete his legal training at a firm in Chancery Lane, London. Once fully qualified, he moved to a niche litigation practice in the City of London. In 2010, Tom set up his own legal practice, Tom Street & Co Solicitors and as part of this, in accordance with his strongly held objective to provide everyone with an easy pathway to justice he established the online portals Do I Have A Case? and Tribunal Claim. These websites are trading names of Tom Street & Co Solicitors.

Pregnancy Discrimination: What Is The “Protected Period”?

March 26, 2019September 8, 2018 by Tom Street

Under employment law in the UK, pregnancy and maternity discrimination protection mainly applies to a certain period of time known as the “protected period”, which starts when you inform your employer of your pregnancy. Any discriminatory act, once the protected period ends, may still amount to pregnancy discrimination if it an outcome of a … Read more

Reimbursement of Tribunal Fees

March 26, 2019August 31, 2018 by Tom Street

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on 26th July 2017, the employment tribunal fee regime, which was in place since 2013, is now rendered unlawful. Therefore, there is no employment tribunal fees to be paid for any new claims. Also, the fees paid in the past are now to be refunded. Together with Her Majesty’s Courts … Read more

Do I Qualify for Statutory Sick Pay?

March 26, 2019August 28, 2018 by Tom Street

Under employment law in the UK, employers are obligated to pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) to all employees who normally pay National Insurance contributions (NIC) and if they are sick for a period longer than 4 consecutive days but less than 28 weeks. The first three days of sickness are known as Waiting Days and … Read more

Returning from Maternity Leave

September 20, 2018August 22, 2018 by Tom Street

In the United Kingdom, when you return to work after Ordinary Maternity Leave (after the first 26 weeks of your Statutory Maternity Leave), you are entitled to the same job role and the terms and conditions should be as they were before you went on leave. This also applies when you return to work after … Read more

Rejected Or Dismissed Claims: Can Claimants Recover Fees?

September 20, 2018August 21, 2018 by Tom Street

On 26 July 2017, the Supreme Court gave its decision that the regime of employment tribunal fees was unlawful because it prevented access to justice. As a result, Employment Tribunals across the UK immediately stopped accepting fees for presenting claims for unfair dismissal and other employment-related issues, while the government is responsible for refunding all … Read more

Time Off for Adoption Appointments

April 22, 2019August 20, 2018 by Tom Street

In the United Kingdom, adoption appointments are made by an adoption agency, either a registered adoption society or a local authority, for the adoption of children or for a fostering for adoption placement. As stipulated by employment law in the UK, the right to take time off for adoption appointments is available to qualifying employees … Read more

Time Off for Antenatal Appointments

September 22, 2018August 15, 2018 by Tom Street

Antenatal care is the routine healthcare given to pregnant women, which helps diagnose any complicating obstetric conditions during a pregnancy. Therefore, employment law in the United Kingdom entitles pregnant employees to reasonable paid time off (this includes travel time) for antenatal care. In total, the number of antenatal appointments is between seven and ten, though … Read more

The Terms and Effect of the Abolishment of Tribunal Fees

April 22, 2019August 12, 2018 by Tom Street

On 26 July 2017, the Supreme Court gave its decision on the abolishment of employment tribunal fees, deeming it unlawful because it prevented access to justice. As a result, Employment Tribunals across the UK immediately stopped accepting fees for presenting claims against unfair dismissal and other employment-related issues. According to the MoJ, the number of … Read more

Pension Rights During Pregnancy, Maternity, Paternity And Adoption Leave?

September 22, 2018August 8, 2018 by Tom Street

The legislation and regulations relating to maternity leave and pay entitlements are described within employment law in the UK. Policies are in place to help employees understand their statutory rights and responsibilities during pregnancy and recent childbirth. The law includes details of arrangements for annual leave accrual, pension rights, maternity pay, leave entitlements, antenatal appointments, … Read more

All About Procedure for Requests for Flexible Working

September 22, 2018August 5, 2018 by Tom Street

Under provisions set out in UK employment law, specifically those under the Employment Rights Act 1996, all employees have a right to make request to their employer to change their contractual work obligations to work flexibly. Flexible working request/arrangements can include homeworking, working on temporary contracts, part-time working, job sharing, flexitime and shift work. For … Read more

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