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.

Workplace and Personal Pensions: Your Rights

March 26, 2019August 1, 2018 by Tom Street

Most employees and workers in the United Kingdom opt for Personal Pensions to help build up retirement income benefits. They are often known as “defined contributions” or “money purchase” and offer a variety of tax advantages, whether you’re self-employed, employed, or not working. There are some organisations who offer personal pensions as workplace pensions. Personal … Read more

Legal Issues When Running a Business

July 19, 2018July 15, 2018 by Tom Street

Running a new business in the UK? You might be familiar with some of the critical legal obligations defined under UK employment law. While it might seem overwhelming at first, you have to accept the responsibility of anticipating and tackling these legal issues in a timely manner. Otherwise, you may find yourself in direct conflict … Read more

Conduct dismissals

September 10, 2018July 12, 2018 by Tom Street

Dismissing an employee by citing gross misconduct should be the last resort for an employer. A dismissal is said to occur when an employer terminates the employee’s contract. Just as formal disciplinary actions become necessary only after the informal methods fail to resolve the problem, an employee should be dismissed only after none of the … Read more

Is installing CCTV and other monitoring equipment without mentioning to employees legal

September 2, 2018July 10, 2018 by Tom Street

Many businesses in the UK deploy monitoring equipment like CCTV to keep an eye on their staff. Some employers take this a step further by implementing drug testing, bag testing, email monitoring and even browsing history checking. Whilst Data protection law in the UK allows the monitoring activity (making images, data, or drug testing) if … Read more

Seeking Employment With A Spent Conviction? Read this First

September 10, 2018July 8, 2018 by Tom Street

Employers in the UK are often influenced by a significant amount of prejudice against candidates with criminal records. Despite the fact that employment law in the UK allows every individual to have equal access to employment opportunities, not all employers are keen on hiring individuals with a criminal past. With the introduction of the Rehabilitation … Read more

Retirement Dismissals

September 10, 2018July 8, 2018 by Tom Street

Employment law in the UK allows older workers to voluntarily retire at a time of their choice and draw any occupational pension that they are entitled to. Employers, however, cannot set a retirement age or force employees to retire unless it can be justified that such an act is ‘a proportionate means of achieving a … Read more

Can I Raise A Grievance Retrospectively After I Leave My Employment?

July 18, 2018June 30, 2018 by Tom Street

Employment law in the UK recommends that, if you experience misconduct or discrimination in the workplace, you should approach your immediate line manager, or HR department, and ask them to intervene. It is the responsibility of the employer to listen to your grievance and take appropriate action. There are various rules and regulations which deal … Read more

Guide to Claim against Gender Discrimination in Your Workplace

September 21, 2018June 25, 2018 by Tom Street

In the United Kingdom, the Equality Act 2010 stipulates that it is unlawful to discriminate against an individual in a workplace (gender discrimination) because: they are not (or are) a particular sex; someone thinks that they are the opposite sex (this is referred to as “discrimination by perception”) they are connected to someone of a … Read more

Coming To Work In The UK – All You Need To Know

September 10, 2018June 20, 2018 by Tom Street

The UK economy possesses a workforce of more than 32 million people and is recognised as one of the most powerful in the European region. Not only this, the unemployment rate in the UK is less than the global average, while the graduate labour market has thrived in recent years – all factors which attract … Read more

Rest breaks at work

June 21, 2018June 2, 2018 by Tom Street

By arranging the working hours in a way that it helps the employees and workers manage their responsibilities at home and at work, organisations too can efficiently manage their business. Overall, employment law in the UK declares that the onus lies with the employers to make sure that their employees are not working too many … Read more

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