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GMB Birmingham & West Midlands Region
Legal Department

Andrea Austin is the Birmingham and West Midlands Region’s Legal Administrator. The GMB has a Legal Department in each of its 9 regional offices so allows all of its members access to a wealth of knowledge and information. We operate a Legal Freephone Service allowing members who have been injured at work to just pick up the phone and call our call centre and register their accident.

GMB’s Birmingham Region has recovered damages for its members totalling nearly £10m over the last two years.

If you have had an accident and wish to find out more about registering a claim please contact us on:

GMB ACCIDENT FREEPHONE NUMBER 0808 100 9119

Remember that GMB free legal cover is provided for you and is only a phone call away

Whatever problems you are encountering at present, the GMB can assist you. You can contact the Legal Department on the following numbers:

Tel: 0121 550 4888  Fax: 0121 550 4272
Email: andrea.austin@gmb.org.uk

We work closely with Thompsons Solicitors and EAD to provide the best legal service for our members.

EAD Solicitors

 

LEGAL SERVICES FOR GMB MEMBERS

GMB Members receive advice and assistance on all of the following:

Unfair dismissal & other work-related problems

The GMB will represent members at Employment Tribunals when unfairly dismissed from work or when legal action is necessary for any other form of work-related problems such as redundancy, equal pay, unlawful deductions etc.

All forms of discrimination

The GMB will take legal action where necessary when our members are subject to any form of discrimination, harrassment and bullying.

Accidents at work and diseases caused by your job

Accident cover is provided to GMB members and their families provided that

  • The member has contacted the Accident Freephone Number
  • The Regional Secretary is satisfied that legal action should be taken
  • The granting of legal assistance is subject to the remaining provision of rule 27 (see GMB Rule Book)

24 hour criminal helpline

We have a 24 hour criminal helpline for members who find themselves in difficulty and need legal advice and representation. This helpline is FREE for GMB members and can be contacted on 0800 587 7530.

Free wills for you and your partner

We can arrange for you to have a Will drawn up at no cost to you.

Fortnightly solicitor surgery

If you are encountering a problem that is not work-related we can offer you a free half-hour with our solicitors. The surgery takes place at the Regional Office on a Friday fortnightly. There are only four slots available so it is a case of first come first served.

Competitive conveyancing rates

Our solicitors offer very competitive conveyancing rates for all GMB members. If you would like a quote, the Conveyancing Department can be contacted on 01752 664555.

Asbestos Register

Any member who believes they may have been exposed to asbestos should contact the Legal Department to obtain a form for your details to be added to the Asbestos Exposure Register. Our solicitors work tirelessly on behalf of GMB members to obtain justice for those whose lives are blighted by this terrible substance.

State benefits

The GMB will provide advice and representation on claims made upon the DSS and any subsequent appeals. These include Social Security Appeal Tribunals, Medical Appeal Tribunals, Job Seekers Allowance and Disability Appeal Tribunals.

Useful Employment Law websites

ACAS www.acas.org.uk
Acts of Parliament http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts.htm
DTI www.dti.gov.uk/er
Employment Law Link www.butterworths.com
Low Pay Unit www.lowpayunit.org.uk
GMB, Will Thorne House, 2 Birmingham Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3HP

T: 0121 550 4888  F: 0121 550 4272

e: westmids@gmb.org.uk

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