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How members can access Legal Plus
Accidents, Injuries and DiseasesMaking an accident claim is easy - Call FirstCall Usdaw - 0800 055 6333 To start a claim: FirstCall Usdaw - 24/7 - Free Accident Claim Line
No Forms - No Fuss - No DelayJust give your accident date, name, date of birth and membership number. (Membership number is not essential but can speed up the call).
Legal Assistance for Prosecutions, Wills, Problems Not Connected to Work, Probate, ConveyancingThe easiest way to get Usdaw Legal Plus assistance for these claims is to complete a form. The forms can be printed off from our resources area. Supplies of the forms can be obtained from the Stationery Department at Central Office and they should be easily available in every workplace.
Do members need to use the right form?It is better to use the correct form because the forms are designed to cover the essential information. But a claim will not be rejected if it is not on the correct form or if it is not on any form at all. In a real emergency telephone the Legal Department to start things off - call 0161 249 2473. The forms to use are: Form BL3 - pink - for legal problems not connected to work, probate and conveyancing. Form BL4 - free Wills form - for free Will writing for member and partner. Form BL6 - Grey - for work-related prosecution cases. Prosecutions can also be dealt with by telephone 0161 249 2477.
Completing the BL FormsWe have tried to make all our forms user friendly. However, if any member needs help in completing the Application Forms, they should contact their local Rep or Branch Official for assistance. If that is not possible, or assistance is needed urgently, then members should telephone their local Usdaw office or telephone the Usdaw Legal Department on 0161 224 2804.
How to get assistance in employment casesThe Usdaw aim is to resolve employment matters under the procedures in the workplace. Employment cases will usually be dealt with by Usdaw reps in the workplace supported by the Area Organisers. The Usdaw Legal Department will support and advise reps and officials. If a grievance or a disciplinary matter cannot be resolved under the workplace procedures then the member may wish to make a claim to the Tribunal. Tribunal cases are usually dealt with by the Area Organiser and the Usdaw Legal Department. The Legal Department may refer some cases to our Panel of Solicitors but that is unusual. The Head of Legal Services decides whether and by whom the member will be represented. If a member needs legal assistance for an employment matter they must complete a blue BL2 form. In employment cases members should always contact their Area Organiser In employment cases it is important that members follow the disciplinary and grievance procedures in operation by their own employer. Members and reps must also be aware of the tribunal time limits and the statutory rules about complying with disciplinary and grievance procedures.  Printer Friendly Page  Email to a Friend
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