Often the word ‘redundancy’ is used without a full understanding of what it means. Your employer may even use redundancy as an excuse to fire you when they have no right to do so. It’s important to understand what redundancy means because: Your employer can only dismiss you if they have a fair reason to […]
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12 Steps an Employer Should Take in a Redundancy Procedure
If your employer is considering redundancies, they must follow a fair procedure. If your employer gets the procedure wrong, you could claim compensation for unfair dismissal. Alternatively, you may be able to agree a settlement agreement with your employer as a way to avoid a tribunal claim. Here are the 12 steps your employer should […]
Been Offered a Settlement Agreement whilst on Furlough Leave?
Have you been offered a settlement agreement, whilst on furlough leave? In March 2020, the government introduced the concept of ‘furlough leave’, more formally known as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The aim was to avoid redundancies by part funding employees’ wages if it’s not safe for them to go in to the workplace and […]
How to Negotiate the Best Deal on Your Settlement Agreement
Do you want to negotiate a better deal on your settlement agreement? Often an employer will offer an employee a sum of money, expecting them to come back and make a counter-offer. Here are a few tips to maximise your chances of getting the best possible deal. 1. Prepare Well for the Settlement Agreement Negotiation […]
How to Raise a Grievance with Your Employer
Are you feeling unhappy in your job? This article explains why raising a grievance may be your best option. Why raise a grievance? There are a number of benefits of raising a grievance with your employer. The grievance procedure may resolve the issue The primary purpose of a grievance procedure is to resolve problems in […]