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 Youngest Age that you can bring a Claim for Unfair Dismissal?

April 22, 2019April 18, 2018 by Tom Street

Under UK employment law, there are four types of dismissals – fair dismissal, unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal and wrongful dismissal. Having said this, both Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 and Equality Act 2010 introduced some major changes to the law, especially relating to unfair dismissal. While the regulations proposed to remove the age restrictions applicable … Read more

Time is Almost up for Companies to Publish their Gender Pay Gap

June 7, 2018April 13, 2018 by Tom Street

According to studies, more than 3 out of 4 employers in the UK pay their male staff more than the female staff. Additionally, male workers earn 10 percent more on average than their female counterparts in 9 out of 17 sectors of the economy. This is the situation as it stands with just days before … Read more

Indirect Discrimination with Case References

June 10, 2019April 10, 2018 by Tom Street

What is direct and indirect discrimination? Treating someone less favourably even while their rights are protected in equality legislation is unacceptable. If the employer has been discriminating against someone, i.e. an employee with a protected characteristic, it is direct discrimination. Examples of direct discrimination are: Dismissing the staff member with protected characteristic. Refusal or denial … Read more

TUPE: Service Provision Changes and the Suzen Labour Law

June 7, 2018April 9, 2018 by Tom Street

What is TUPE? In the United Kingdom, it is fine for any business to change ownership as long as it doesn’t affect the employees of the business. Furthermore, in all such scenarios, TUPE or Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations preserve the employment and compensation of the employees of businesses based out of the … Read more

Working Fathers Are Being Let Down in the Workplace

April 22, 2019April 7, 2018 by Tom Street

Recently, the Government’s Women and Equalities Committee published a report on fathers in the workplace. According to the report, policies currently in place to support fathers in the workplace are unable to deliver what they promise. It is, therefore, important for the Government to reform these workplace policies under employment law, making sure that they better … Read more

Failure to Investigate Act of Discrimination

June 7, 2018April 3, 2018 by Tom Street

As an employee, if you are struggling at your workplace not because of your performance but due to discrimination of any sort, it’s time to consult the employment tribunal. Whenever an employee starts feeling worked up at work, making the employment tribunal claim can save the person from further embarrassing moments. The grievance is dealt … Read more

Tesco Equal Pay Claim

June 7, 2018April 2, 2018 by Tom Street

The gender pay gap has become one of the biggest battlegrounds in recent times, threatening to disrupt both private and public sectors in the UK. One of the biggest casualties of this upheaval is Tesco, the largest supermarket chain in the country. According to reports, Tesco could pay up to £4bn in terms of back … Read more

Minimum and National Living Wage Increase

May 18, 2018March 30, 2018 by Tom Street

Great news for all working professionals in UK – the government has agreed to increase the National Minimum Living Wage from the 1st of April, 2018. This increase is a culmination of the reforms suggested in the November Budget statement and aims to help all workers aged 25 years and above. While employees in the … Read more

What is a Disability and Whom to Consult When Facing Discrimination at Work?

May 18, 2018March 26, 2018 by Tom Street

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, now replaced by the Equality Act 2010 is directed towards protecting the rights of the people/professionals with a disability. Disability discrimination is prevalent almost everywhere and more often, the disabled are not aware of their … Read more

Stress at work: What are you rights?

August 3, 2023March 24, 2018 by Tom Street

Image Source The modern-day workplace can be very competitive. Some employers promote stricter deadlines and push responsibilities on their employees on purpose in order to motivate them. However, in most cases, pushing your employees too much can end up hampering their overall productivity and cause unnecessary stress on them. Research shows that work-related stress affects … Read more

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