If you receive an offer of a settlement agreement, you’ll need to get legal advice on it as soon as possible, even if you’re intending to accept it. This can often seem more like an inconvenience, particularly if you want to bring things to a conclusion quickly. Do you really need to make an appointment to see a solicitor […]
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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 […]
ACAS Early Conciliation – Good News for Employers and Employees
In the bad old days, when an employee felt unfairly treated by their employer, they’d simply launch an employment tribunal claim. There was no fee and largely no risk to the employee. It was easy. Probably a bit too easy. Employers would have to incur time, cost and energy in defending the claim, irrespective of […]