The knowledge, the tools, and the support to act with confidence.
Konve People exists for individuals navigating systems that were not designed with them in mind — hiring processes that automate decisions without explanation, employment disputes where one side has lawyers and the other does not, and data rights that exist in law but remain inaccessible in practice.
We provide self-help tools, structured resources, and qualified support that give you what you need to act — clearly, confidently, and within your rights.
Professional services are designed for organisations. Konve People is designed for everyone else.
Most professional expertise — legal knowledge, data rights, procedural process — is technically available to everyone but practically accessible only to those with the budget, the contacts, or the confidence to commission it. The individual facing an automated rejection from a job application has the same rights as the organisation that deployed the algorithm. They rarely have the same access to the knowledge required to exercise them.
Konve People exists to close that gap. Not by providing regulated legal advice — we are clear about what we are and what we are not — but by translating the knowledge, the procedures, and the tools that currently sit behind professional fees into accessible, affordable resources that individuals can use independently, with clarity about what they are doing and why.
Konve People is part of the wider Konve practice — the same firm that provides data protection, technology leadership, and compliance services to organisations across the UK. That background informs everything we produce for individuals. The DSAR pack we sell to a job applicant is built on the same understanding of UK GDPR that informs our Data Protection Officer engagements with SMEs. The McKenzie Friend support we provide to a self-representing tribunal claimant is built on the same legal literacy that underpins our governance advisory work. The standard of the work does not change because the client is an individual rather than a company.
Tools for individuals challenging unfair or automated hiring practices.
EquHire promotes fairness and accountability in recruitment. We help individuals challenge automated hiring decisions, exercise their data rights, and hold recruiters and employers to the standards the law requires — through structured, compliant self-help resources that you use at your own pace, on your own terms.
Each EquHire product is a self-contained resource pack. You purchase it once, use it independently, and keep it. No subscription. No ongoing commitment. The knowledge and the tools, in your hands.
Data Subject Access Request Pack
A complete pack for individuals exercising their right of access under UK GDPR against a recruiter or employer — to find out what personal data they hold, how it was used, and what automated decisions were made about you.
- Drafted DSAR letter, ready to personalise and send
- Plain-English guide to your rights and the process
- Response checklist — what to look for when data arrives
- Escalation guide if the organisation fails to respond
Automated Decision Challenge Pack
A structured pack for individuals who have been rejected by an automated or AI-driven hiring process and want to exercise their right to contest the decision under UK GDPR Article 22.
- Drafted challenge letter invoking your Article 22 rights
- Plain-English explanation of what Article 22 requires
- Guide to what a lawful automated decision looks like
- Response tracker and escalation pathway
Agency Follow-Up Pack
A structured set of follow-up communications for individuals who have not received responses, feedback, or acknowledgement from a recruitment agency — and who want to pursue their enquiries in a professional and legally-grounded way.
- Sequence of escalating follow-up letters, ready to send
- Guide to your rights regarding recruiter communications
- Template for requesting application status formally
- Escalation pathway if the agency continues to fail to respond
Feedback Request Pack
A structured pack for individuals seeking formal feedback from a recruiter or employer following an unsuccessful application or interview — drafted to be professional, persistent, and grounded in your rights where they apply.
- Drafted feedback request letters for different stages
- Guide to what recruiters are and are not obliged to provide
- Template for requesting specific automated decision explanations
- Follow-up sequence if initial requests are not answered
EquHire products provide legal information and self-help resources, not legal advice. If your situation requires regulated legal advice or representation, we will tell you so and help you find the right route.
Qualified support for individuals representing themselves in Employment Tribunal.
Representing yourself at an Employment Tribunal is daunting. The other side almost certainly has legal representation. The procedure is unfamiliar. The bundle runs to hundreds of pages. The hearing itself is a formal legal proceeding. Konve provides McKenzie Friend support — a qualified, experienced person alongside you at every stage — so that you are never navigating it alone.
What is a McKenzie Friend?
A McKenzie Friend is a person who assists a litigant in person — someone representing themselves in court or tribunal — without acting as their legal representative. A McKenzie Friend can sit beside you during the hearing, take notes, quietly advise you, and help you organise and present your case. They cannot speak on your behalf unless the tribunal grants permission, but their presence and preparation support makes a measurable difference to how confidently and effectively a litigant in person can conduct their own case.
Konve's McKenzie Friend support is provided by a practitioner with legal training and experience of the employment tribunal process. We are not solicitors and we do not provide regulated legal advice — if your case requires a solicitor, we will tell you so and help you find one. What we provide is structured, qualified, practical support at every stage of the process, from understanding your claim through to the hearing itself.
Support packages
We offer three packages, covering different stages and levels of support. You can engage us at any stage of your tribunal process — you do not need to have started with us from the beginning.
Claim Assessment and Preparation Support
For individuals who have lodged or are considering lodging an Employment Tribunal claim and need help understanding their position, the strength of their case, and what the process ahead looks like.
- Review of your claim and supporting documents
- Plain-English assessment of your legal position
- Overview of the tribunal process and what to expect
- Guidance on the ET1 claim form and response management
- Written summary of next steps and preparation priorities
Bundle and Hearing Preparation Support
For individuals who have a hearing date set and need structured support to prepare their bundle, their witness statement, and their approach to the hearing itself.
- Bundle review and organisation guidance
- Witness statement drafting support
- Cross-examination preparation — what to expect, how to respond
- Chronology and case summary preparation
- Hearing preparation session — walking through the day
End-to-End McKenzie Friend Support
For individuals who want qualified support at every stage of the tribunal process, from initial claim assessment through to attendance at the hearing itself as a McKenzie Friend.
- Everything in Foundation and Preparation packages
- Ongoing support throughout the tribunal process
- Attendance at the hearing as your McKenzie Friend
- Note-taking and quiet advice during the hearing
- Post-hearing debrief and next steps guidance
Konve People provides McKenzie Friend support and legal information, not regulated legal advice. If your case requires solicitor representation, we will tell you and help you find appropriate support. McKenzie Friend support is subject to the discretion of the tribunal.
Things people ask us before they start.
If you have a question that is not answered here, write to us at people@konvegroup.com and we will answer it directly.
Will sending a DSAR or an automated decision challenge actually make a difference?
It depends on what you are trying to achieve. A DSAR will tell you what personal data an organisation holds about you, how it was used, and whether automated decisions were made about your application. That information is often illuminating and sometimes reveals processing that is not compliant with UK GDPR. An automated decision challenge invokes your right under Article 22 to contest a solely automated decision — and a well-drafted challenge puts the organisation in a position where they must either justify the decision or review it. Neither tool guarantees a particular outcome. Both tools put you in a position of informed agency rather than uninformed frustration, which is itself a meaningful change.
What if the organisation ignores my DSAR or challenge?
Ignoring a DSAR is a breach of UK GDPR. Organisations that fail to respond within the statutory one-month period without good reason are in breach of their obligations and can be reported to the Information Commissioner's Office. The EquHire DSAR pack includes an escalation guide that walks you through what to do if the organisation fails to respond — including how to make a complaint to the ICO and what information to include. The ICO takes DSAR compliance seriously, and a well-documented complaint is more likely to produce a response from the organisation than a second letter.
Can I use the McKenzie Friend support if my tribunal case has already started?
Yes. You do not need to have engaged us from the beginning. If you have already lodged your ET1, received the response, attended a preliminary hearing, or are at any stage up to and including a hearing date, we can provide support from that point forward. The Foundation package — claim assessment and preparation support — works at any stage where you need to understand your position. The Preparation and Full Support packages are particularly useful for individuals who have been managing the process alone and are now approaching a hearing and want qualified support for that stage specifically.
What is the difference between legal information and legal advice, and why does it matter?
Legal information is an explanation of what the law says — what your rights are, what a process involves, what an organisation is obliged to do. Legal advice is the application of legal knowledge to your specific circumstances by a qualified professional, in a way that creates a professional duty of care. Solicitors provide regulated legal advice. Konve People provides legal information — we explain your rights, draft the tools you need to exercise them, and support you through the process. We tell you clearly when your situation has reached a point where a solicitor's regulated advice is the right answer. This is not a limitation — it is an honest description of what we do, which is something most people in your situation actually need.
Is this free? How much does it cost?
The EquHire self-help packs are paid products, priced individually and listed on each product card. The pricing is set to be accessible to individuals rather than organisations — these are not professional services fees. The McKenzie Friend support packages are priced on engagement, because tribunal cases vary too much in complexity and duration for a fixed public price to be honest. We discuss the fee before you commit and there is no obligation to proceed. We do not provide free legal advice, and we do not pretend to. What we do provide is the most accessible and affordable route to the qualified support and the practical tools that most people in your situation actually need.
How are the EquHire packs delivered?
EquHire packs are delivered digitally, immediately on purchase. You receive the documents as downloadable files — typically a combination of PDF guides and editable document templates — directly to the email address you provide at checkout. There is no physical delivery, no waiting period, and no subscription. You purchase once, the pack is yours, and you use it at your own pace. If you have a question about using the pack after purchase, write to us at people@konvegroup.com and we will answer it.
Is Konve People connected to a wider firm, and does that matter?
Yes. Konve People is part of the wider Konve practice, which also provides data protection, technology leadership, and compliance advisory services to organisations. The resources and support we provide to individuals are built on the same legal and technical knowledge that informs our professional services work. That matters because it means the EquHire DSAR pack was not written by a copywriter — it was built by a practitioner with direct experience of how organisations process personal data, what their GDPR obligations require, and what a well-drafted DSAR actually achieves. The McKenzie Friend support is provided by someone with legal training, not someone who has read about tribunal procedure. The standard of the work does not change because the client is an individual rather than a company.
Whatever stage you are at, we can help you take the next step.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you contact us. You do not need to know which product or service is right for you. You do not need to be confident that you have a strong case or a valid complaint. You just need to know that you are in a situation that feels unfair, unclear, or unresolved — and that you would like some help understanding your options.
Write to us at the address below with a brief description of your situation. We will read it, tell you honestly what we think you need, and point you toward the right resource — whether that is an EquHire pack, McKenzie Friend support, something else entirely, or simply a clear explanation of what your options are. If what you need is something we cannot provide, we will tell you so and help you find who can.
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