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Legal services

Community understands how invaluable and necessary affordable legal support can be, both in and outside of the workplace. Accessing and understanding legal support can be extremely challenging, however as a Community member, you and your immediate family can access free, fixed price and subsidised legal services through our in-house legal department or through our partner Union Lawyers panel firms.

You can see our full range of legal services below, how to access those services, and if any costs are required. Please note that if you seek legal advice from another organisation or union with your issue, we will not be able to advise or represent you with your legal issue.

Disability benefits appeals

Disability benefits appeals

It’s an unfortunate reality that whether by accident, injury or illness, you may suffer with a long-term health condition or disability and accessing disability benefits can be a challenging prospect. If you ever have to appeal a decision, our team of legal officers may be able to help with lodging, progressing and attending an appeal hearing. This service is 100% free to all Community members and immediate family if applying on their behalf.

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Disability benefits appeals

Employment rights matters

Employment rights matters

Whether you’re facing discrimination in the workplace, been unfairly dismissed or treated unfairly, you may need to seek advice and make a claim. That’s where our export team of in-house legal advisors come in who will assess your potential claim and fight your corner through any workplace issue. This service is 100% free, exclusively to Community members.

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Employment rights matters

Family law matters

Family law matters

Family is important to us all, and if you find yourself dealing with a legal child, guardianship, financial or matrimonial matter, or are the victim of domestic violence, our team of Union Lawyers are here to help. This service is provided at a subsidised rate to all Community members and immediate family.

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Family law matters

Personal injury claims support

Personal injury claims support

If you’ve had an accident at work, been assaulted, believe you have been the victim of medical negligence or suffer from an industrial disease, you may be entitled to compensation. Our recommended Union Lawyers can pursue your case, and 100% of any compensation won is awarded to you. This service is 100% free to all Community members and immediate family.

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Personal injury claims support

Power of attorney

Power of attorney

Unfortunately, there may come a time where you are unable to manage your affairs due to illness or loss of faculties. To ensure your control over your financial affairs and property, our in-house legal team can assist with drafting of and registering a Lasting Power of Attorney. This service is provided at a subsidised rate to all Community members and immediate family in the same household.

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Power of attorney

Property and conveyancing

Property and conveyancing

Whether you’re buying or selling a property, with or without a mortgage, or a re-mortgage, our team of Union Lawyers who are experienced with shared ownership or lease extensions and can support you with all property matters. This service is provided at a subsidised rate to all Community members and immediate family.

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Property and conveyancing

Regulatory and compliance matters

Regulatory and compliance matters

With emerging new technologies and changes in law, working in a regulated profession can bring many challenges and risks across the sectors we represent. As a Community member, our in-house legal team will support you with any regulatory compliance issue and through the referral process, investigation and hearings that take place. This service is 100% free, exclusively to Community members.

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Regulatory and compliance matters

Road and traffic offences

Road and traffic offences

Whether it is speeding, no insurance, drink driving or another road traffic offence, it can be a daunting prospect having to attend a magistrates court by yourself. Whether you are a professional driver, or otherwise, get in touch with our in-house legal team who can advise you, prepare your hearing and represent you in court. This service is provided at a fixed rate to all Community members and immediate family.

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Road and traffic offences

Settlement agreements

Settlement agreements

Our in-house legal team have extensive knowledge on settlement agreement terms and advice. They can advise you on the terms of your settlement agreement, as well as your employer’s obligations to you during the process. This service is 100% free, exclusively to Community members.

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Settlement agreements

Will writing and probate

Will writing and probate

It is important to ensure your wishes are adhered to in the event of your death. As a Community member, you and your spouse have access to a free basic will writing, as well as a subsidised rate probate service. If you require a more complex will, please discuss with your appointed Union Lawyer who can provide a tailored quote. Our basic will writing service is 100% free to all Community members and spouses. 

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Will writing and probate
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We have received your query and a member of our Service Centre Department will be in touch to discuss further with you.

Due to service demands it is not always possible for our advisors to reply to your query immediately. We aim to respond within 48 hours of receipt.

If your employer has invited you to a formal meeting (disciplinary, grievance or appeal) and you are seeking representation, if you have not already done so via this form, please provide us with all relevant supporting information including any notes/minutes from any investigation process and your email/letter of invitation, which should include full details of when and where the meeting is due to take place.

Please note that representation is not provided for investigation meetings.

If you have any further queries, please contact our Service Centre Department on 0800 389 6332 or at servicecentre@community-tu.org.

       
           

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