3 Reasons You Need Legal Advice on Your Settlement Agreement
Some employees would prefer to sign a settlement agreement without the hassle of getting legal advice first. Everything’s agreed. Everyone’s happy. Why bother going to the trouble of finding a solicitor? Well, here are three reasons you will need to arrange to get a solicitor on board before signing. 1. The settlement agreement is not […]
How Long Should an Employee be Given to Get Legal Advice on a Settlement Agreement?
If your employer has offered you a settlement agreement, you may have been told that they require a response within a short amount of time, for example by the end of the week. This will mean that you’ll need to get legal advice as soon as possible. Is this fair? Can an employer insist on […]
11 Things About Holiday Entitlement You May Not Have Known
How much do you know about your holiday entitlement as an employee? Here are a few things you need to be aware of . . . 1. How to calculate holiday entitlement The right to a minimum amount of annual leave became law in 1998. At the time, the minimum entitlement was only 3 weeks! That has […]
Applying to Set Aside a Default Judgment? Don’t Make These Mistakes
If you’re making an application to set aside a judgment, the process is not always straightforward. There are a few mistakes that you’ll need to avoid. This article explains three of the most common pitfalls that people fall into. 1. Delaying Too Long One of the key factors that a court will look at whether […]
Can You get a Settlement Agreement if You’ve Been Employed Under 2 Years?
“What date did you start your employment?” That’s one of the first questions I ask any employee who’s been offered a settlement agreement. The amount of time you’ve been employed (known as the length of service) has a great impact on your employment rights. In this article, I’ll explain why your legal position is much […]