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No win no fee deal or a trap to pay for useless case assessment
No doubt most people who’ve been dismissed look for no-win-no-fee to keep costs down. But in this high-volume market, mis-selling is common—and if you don’t follow the right process to spot a genuine, professional provider, you can lose even more money. I’ll show you exactly how to spot red flags and how to tell if you’re dealing with a professional, honest provider . Why? Because no-win-no-fee is not risk-free , and you can still face high costs —not only when you win. I
William Slivinsky
Oct 195 min read


Unfair dismissal “no win, no fee” — are you searching for help that could actually harm your case?
“No win, no fee” isn’t “risk-free.” Getting the deal often means paying for “analysis” first , there’s no guarantee you’ll be offered it, and what you do get instead may very likely be an over-sold promise . Here’s the bare truth: while you’re chasing a funding deal, you can miss deadlines or lose a good early settlement . This UDO step-by-step guide shows you how to find a fair no-win-no-fee deal and what to do first to protect your case. We’ll cover non-compliant ads
William Slivinsky
Oct 185 min read


Automatically Unfair Dismissal Definition (s104 ERA 1996) — anchored to Stone v Burflex (Scaffolding) Ltd (EAT, 2021)
Automatically Unfair Dismissal Definition - a dismissal is automatically unfair if the principal reason you were sacked is that you...
William Slivinsky
Sep 256 min read


How to Protect the “ The Last Straw” in Constructive Dismissal (when pay or holiday goes wrong)
This articule is a part of the UDO series: My employer is not paying me — a step-by-step guide to recover wages/holiday pay, follow the...
William Slivinsky
Sep 255 min read


Unfair dismissal (constructive) — definition anchored to a real case: Kaur v Leeds (CA, 2018)
Constructive unfair dismissal definition, last straw, affirmation — DUO presents Kaur v Leeds (CA, 2018) summary on key issues; last...
William Slivinsky
Sep 256 min read


Unfair dismissal definition of SOSR for — refusal to accept new terms: use the right test.
Under the unfair dismissal definition in UK law, “some other substantial reason” (SOSR) may include dismissal for refusing a...
William Slivinsky
Sep 248 min read


Fire and rehire in 2025: how to use the Code and Defend Unfair Dismissal SOSR
Fire and rehire understanding is a key to avoiding SOSR unfair dismissal or win the case when it happens to you. Since July 2024 , the...
William Slivinsky
Sep 236 min read


Unfair dismissal (constructive) — definition anchored to a real case: Ms Tracey v Acas (2023)
Constructive unfair dismissal definition — explained through a real Acas case. Sometimes you’re not marched out the door; instead, the...
William Slivinsky
Sep 236 min read


Unfair Dismissal Definition - Acas dismissed unfairly, failed to follow its own code of conduct.
Unfair dismissal definition - in this case, the Tribunal decided that Acas did dismiss Mr. Woods unfairly because the process they used...
William Slivinsky
Sep 238 min read


Appeal Against Gross Misconduct Dismissal – Why It Is Important
Appealing against gross misconduct is not only about reinstatement — it also protects your unfair dismissal claim. You may have lost...
William Slivinsky
Sep 205 min read


Time limit for unfair dismissal — Can one day out sink your claim (EDT guide with Gisda)
Can one day out sink your claim? In terms of time limit for unfair dismissal, the key question is whether you calculated EDT correctly....
William Slivinsky
Sep 165 min read


Can ACAS Help with Unfair Dismissal?
Unfair Dismissal Org. Can Acas help with unfair dismissal? Yes — but only up to conciliation. When you’ve just been unfairly dismissed...
William Slivinsky
Sep 145 min read
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Employment Tribunal Claims – Outside the Time Limits [2]
Have you been misadvised by ACAS, CAB or a union adviser—and missed the deadline because of it? There may still be a route for you, but...
William Slivinsky
Sep 135 min read
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Employment Tribunal Claims – Outside the Time Limits [1]
Employment Tribunal Claimans - UDO presents this case summary as part of our extended guide for claimants who, after carefully...
William Slivinsky
Sep 132 min read


Unfair Dismissal Time Limits – Using the “Not Reasonably Practicable” Route (s.111 ERA 1996)
Unfair dismissal time limit extended because "not reasonably practicable" (NRP) — s.111 ERA 1996. How and when you can get the time limit...
William Slivinsky
Sep 135 min read


Does early conciliation stop the clock Understanding section 207B ERA 1996)
Does early conciliation stop the clock? The simple answer is "Yes" but you need to understand how it works in order to avoid an otherwise...
William Slivinsky
Sep 134 min read


Time Limits for Unfair Dismissal | When EDT time starts and how to extend it ?
When does the clock start running — and can it be extended ? UDO explains the most important considerations to extend the time. If you...
William Slivinsky
Sep 135 min read


ACAS Tribunal Cases – Why Fairness Matters More
ACAS Tribunal Cases is an UDO series on how to frame breaches of the ACAS Code of Practice into your claim for unfair dismissal. The...
William Slivinsky
Sep 125 min read


Unfair Dismissal Outcomes: Your First Steps
This article is the first in a step-by-step guidance series on dealing with unfair dismissal outcomes. If you have received an outcome...
William Slivinsky
Sep 114 min read


Capability (Ill-Health) vs. Disciplinary Procedures
How to Handle a Capability (Ill-Health) Procedure or Its Appeal When You Don’t Meet the Equality Act Definition of Disability...
William Slivinsky
Sep 104 min read
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