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Arena Magazine 2005 Issue 1 |
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What is Legal Plus?
Legal Plus is the union’s free legal service available to members the minute they join Usdaw.
This is the union's free legal service available to members the minute they join Usdaw.
It offers advice and representation from lawyers who specialise in work-related cases.
Members keep all of their compensation, with no hidden fees for insurance premiums, unlike many so-called 'no win no fee' companies.
It also includes other benefits and help and advice for family members.
For more information on the Legal Plus service contact your local Usdaw rep/office or visit Legal Plus Service on our web site.
In 2004 Usdaw's Legal Plus service:
- Recovered more than £19 million in compensation for members and their families.
- Handled more than 13,500 cases.
- Represented around 7,600 accident and employment related cases.
- Organised 2,500 free half-hour interviews for members on issues outside of work.
Round up - what the members say
"I injured my shoulder at work and received £17,138 in damages" - Tesco sales assistant, Oxfordshire.
"I broke my wrist after a fall at work. I couldn't believe how much my case was settled for" - Makro assistant, Bristol.
"A customer attacked me and broke my nose. The union won me £2,600" - Tesco loss prevention officer, Kent.
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