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.

What is the ACAS Code?

June 11, 2019May 31, 2018 by Tom Street

ACAS, otherwise known as the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, is a Crown non-departmental public body of the United Kingdom’s Government. It serves the purpose of improving work-life across organisations by promoting and facilitating strong industrial relations practice. ACAS strives to achieve this through various media like arbitration and mediation. Above all, ACAS serves to … Read more

How to Write an Unfair Dismissal Appeal Letter

August 2, 2023May 28, 2018 by Tom Street

In the United Kingdom, the ACAS Code of Practice declares that providing every individual with an equal opportunity to appeal against a disciplinary decision is necessary to “natural justice“. Whether you are an employer or employee, therefore, understanding the appeal process will present you in a good light in front of the tribunal. One of … Read more

What amounts to gross misconduct?

June 21, 2018May 25, 2018 by Tom Street

According to employment law in the UK, gross misconduct is defined as an act, which is so serious that it results in a pay in lieu of notice or dismissal without notice (such dismissals without notice are often called ‘summary dismissal’). Furthermore, all such acts are capable of destroying the relationship of confidence and trust … Read more

Working Part-time – Commonly Asked Questions

June 20, 2018May 17, 2018 by Tom Street

Every individual may have different reasons for working part-time. Need for a different or better work-life balance, childcare responsibilities, or more time for personal growth – there can be a number of reasons for changing your working patterns, as an individual. Having said this, the employment law in the UK gives you the same sets … Read more

UK Employment law Update 2018 – 2019

April 22, 2019May 16, 2018 by Tom Street

The UK Government has introduced some major changes to the existing employment law in the first half of 2018. Whilst public, private and voluntary sectors in England, Wales, and Scotland were asked to publish their data on the gender pay gap, we also bid farewell to the ‘Fit for Work’ Assessment. Not only this, the … Read more

Types of Worker in the UK

June 21, 2018May 15, 2018 by Tom Street

Under employment law, the term “worker” is defined as an employee of a business, who undertakes work or services for another party under a contract. The other party is neither a customer nor a client. Furthermore, the individuals qualifying as workers are entitled to certain rights under the employment law, including payments according to the … Read more

Social Media and Employment

April 22, 2019May 14, 2018 by Tom Street

In recent years, social media has evolved to become the voice of the masses. Whether it is joy, fun, anguish, disinterest, or even dislike, individuals find solace after posting what they feel, on social media. Normally, such emotional outbursts are fine as long as they do not come into direct conflict with anyone or anything. … Read more

Guide to Employer Relocation Rights

June 20, 2018May 13, 2018 by Tom Street

Nowadays, companies may relocate for a number of reasons, for instance, consolidating properties to shift two workforces into one place after a merger, leveraging cheaper overheads, or even setting up regional offices in a bid to expand their market. Amidst all this, employees and workers are increasingly expected to keep focus at the workplace as … Read more

Employment Tribunal Hearings

January 3, 2019May 12, 2018 by Tom Street

More often than not, employees are dissatisfied with the outcome of their employer’s formal grievance redressal or disciplinary procedures. Subsequently, they may wish to take their case to an employment tribunal. Employment law in the UK stipulates that the Employment Tribunals is an independent body that is able to give a ruling on workplace issues … Read more

Working Overtime: Know Your Rights as an Employee

January 3, 2019May 11, 2018 by Tom Street

In general, employment contracts have a mention of the basic working hours. The contract can also include a clause for doing overtime. According to employment law, overtime implies any extra work done over the basic working hours. UK regulations mean workers in the UK cannot be made to work for more than 48 hours a … Read more

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