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What happens when you come to the UK on a work visa, trust your employer to provide the job you were promised, and then ...
20/10/2026

What happens when you come to the UK on a work visa, trust your employer to provide the job you were promised, and then find yourself struggling to make ends meet because you’re not given enough hours or paid what you’re owed?

In Patel v Metropolitan Care Services Ltd (Case No. 6005049/2025), a worker from India on a Skilled Worker visa took his employer to an employment tribunal after being denied his promised working hours and dismissed without notice.

The tribunal upheld his claims for unpaid wages, holiday pay, wrongful dismissal and failure to provide written employment particulars, awarding him ÂŁ28,123.

We get asked quite often if a non British citizen can access the UK's employment tribunal system and this real case shows the answer.

You do not have to be a British citizen to enforce your employment rights in the UK. Of course, we've seen time and time again that a visa sponsorship can create fear and a real power imbalance, but it does not automatically take away your right to seek justice.

For employers, this case is a reminder that promises made to sponsored workers matter, contracts must be handled properly, and employment obligations should never be overlooked.

For migrant workers, please know that your nationality does not automatically prevent you from bringing an employment tribunal claim.

15/10/2026

Why is it ok for my employer to redact so much information in a DSAR?

We know it can feel really demotivating when you get a document back and it's riddled with black lines, and sometimes, that is the company's right to do so.

But they can't withold information because it doesn't benefit them and our legal expert, Vatra, explains clearly how this works and how it interacts with the employment tribunal.

13/10/2026

What’s a DSAR and how can you use it to your advantage at employment tribunal?

Our legal expert Vatra gives us a clear run down.

09/10/2026

An employee is asking for £76,000,000 at an employment tribunal 👀👀

Is that even possible?? And how??

Let me explain it using a whiteboard 🙂‍↕️

Can you win an employment tribunal case without a solicitor? Yes - because Neil did 👇When Neil found himself facing inju...
07/10/2026

Can you win an employment tribunal case without a solicitor? Yes - because Neil did 👇

When Neil found himself facing injustice at work, he brought his case to an employment tribunal but decided to represent himself as a litigant in person.

And if we're being honest, we know it wasn’t always easy.

Like many people going through an employment dispute, he had to navigate unfamiliar legal processes, understand all of the evidence, prepare his case and stand up for himself at tribunal.

But he won! đź’Ş

And Neil didn’t have to do it completely alone.

With support from Valla, he was able to get practical guidance throughout his case while remaining in control of his own claim.

Neil’s story is a reminder that you don’t necessarily need a solicitor to bring an employment tribunal claim and if you’re considering taking your employer to an employment tribunal, or you’re already representing yourself, Neil’s experience may give you the confidence to take the next step.

👉 Read Neil’s full story and see a recent webinar we hosted with him here: https://valla.uk/success-stories/neil-valla-employment-tribunal-case

You can represent yourself AND you don’t have to do it alone 💜

05/10/2026

We've noticed these top mistakes claimants make when using AI to run their tribunal case đź‘€

And we're sharing it in a free webinar tomorrow so you know what to avoid đź’Ş

When: Tuesday 6 October
Time: 12.00-12.30 BST
Where: Online via Zoom
And it's FREE

Register here: https://valla.uk/3-mistakes-people-make-when-using-ai-to-run-their-tribunal-case

We're here to teach, not judge and hope to see you there!

01/10/2026

It's October 1st and your employment rights are changing today! 👇

From 1 October 2026, the time limit for bringing most Employment Tribunal claims is increasing from 3 months to 6 months.

Here's a detailed explanation (with scenarios!) on what's going on and how this applies to you as a worker or an employee in the UK.

What happens if you’ve been treated differently at work because of your race or religion?A recent Employment Tribunal ca...
29/09/2026

What happens if you’ve been treated differently at work because of your race or religion?

A recent Employment Tribunal case shows just how important contemporaneous evidence can be. :point_down:

In Askar v Playdale Playgrounds (Case No. 2413727/2023), Mr Askar represented himself at Tribunal against an employer and won his case.

The Tribunal found that his race and religion had a “significant influence” on how he was treated, and several of his race discrimination claims succeeded.

And what was most important in helping him win? His evidence.

Mr Askar had kept contemporaneous evidence like WhatsApp messages and texts, which documented what was happening at work. The Tribunal also considered how other colleagues had been treated in similar circumstances.

And put together, the evidence helped build the picture of what had happened.

Representing yourself doesn't mean you have no route to justice and Mr Askar’s case shows that litigants in person CAN and DO win their cases.

23/09/2026

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Learn from a real worker who self represented at employment tribunal and WON :trophy:

We’re hosting a webinar tomorrow lunch with a litigant in person who won her case! She’ll share her story and tips that kept her going throu her case.

We know how important it is to hear the stories of others who have gone through a terrible time at work and came out the other end with justice.

If you wanna join, register here! https://valla.uk/how-i-won-my-case-lessons-from-a-lip-in-employment-tribunal

Can anxiety, PTSD or stress amount to a disability at work?Yes, and this Employment Tribunal case shows why that matters...
15/09/2026

Can anxiety, PTSD or stress amount to a disability at work?

Yes, and this Employment Tribunal case shows why that matters. 👇

Mr Bridges, a chartered engineer who worked for the Ministry of Defence for 37 years, successfully won his claims for:

👉 Unfair dismissal
👉 Discrimination arising from disability
👉 Failure to make reasonable adjustments

The Tribunal found that his employer had closed its mind to reasonable adjustments after he disclosed his long-standing anxiety and requested support.

It also found that the cumulative failures in how his adjustment request and grievance were handled breached the implied term of trust and confidence, ultimately supporting his constructive dismissal claim.

So how is this a relevant lesson for employees and workers across the UK?

đź’ˇYou don't necessarily need to have everything figured out before raising a workplace problem.

đź’ˇ If your employer's actions are impacting you because of a disability, or you believe you should have received reasonable adjustments, there may be legal protections available to you.

đź’ˇ And if you're representing yourself at Employment Tribunal, understanding the legal tests can make a huge difference.

Our carousel breaks down the case and some of key tests the Tribunal applied, including discrimination arising from disability, reasonable adjustments and constructive dismissal.

If you're dealing with problems at work, don't assume that because your employer says “there's no evidence” or “you should have raised this earlier”, you have no case.

We're here to help you understand your rights.

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