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When a worker in the construction industry makes a no win, no fee compensation claim it should be entirely his or her business, and should never be of any relevance to the recruitment process of a future employer.
However, in 2009 concerns arose about the practice of firms buying information about prospective employees, including that which details the kind of union activity involved in no win, no fee compensation claims.
The revelations revealed a shady world of construction firms paying out tens of thousands of pounds to a private detective who had compiled a "blacklist" of supposedly "difficult" workers, a practice in contravention of the Data Protection Act.
The files revealed compromising and potentially libellous comments on individual workers such as "communist", "lazy and trouble-stirrer" and "ex-shop steward, definite problems, no go". The files also included information on the trade union activity and personal relationships of many construction workers.
David Smith, the deputy information commissioner, said: "This is a serious breach of the Data Protection Act. Not only was personal information held on individuals without their knowledge or consent, but the very existence of the database was repeatedly denied."
Smith also commented that the ex-private detective "held information on thousands of construction workers and profited by checking names against his database.
He added, "Trading people's personal details in this way is unlawful and we are determined to stamp out this type of activity."
UCATT also condemned the practice. A spokesperson from the union commented, "UCATT members know from bitter experience of being refused work that blacklisting exists in construction."
No win, no fee lawyers for 100 percent compensation
If you have suffered injury in an accident that was caused by the actions of omissions of another party, you may be able to claim compensation.
Here at YouClaim we have many years of experience representing claimants across in all fields of personal injury law.
Our advisors can help you decide, without pressure, whether it might be in your interests to pursue a no win, no fee compensation claim.
In fact, in the majority of personal injury claims we are actually able to deliver a service that is cost free to the claimant. This means that win or lose, you will never have to pay either us or the opponent a single penny.
We are a 100 percent compensation provider - this means that we never take a cut.
If you would like to speak with an advisor today, fill out an online claim form, echat or call us now, on 0800 10 757 95.
All our personal injury solicitors are drawn from panel firms governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, a branch of the Law Society.
