Difficulties in the workplace are bound to arise. It’s not necessarily anyone’s fault, but they can be problematic both for employers and employees, leading to stress low morale and lack of productivity. The difficulties can often be resolved through a grievance procedure or good management. The employee can then continue to work for the employer. However, […]
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Need Advice on a Settlement Agreement? 5 Things You May be Asked
As an employment solicitor, I’m often asked to advise employees on their settlement agreement. Broadly speaking clients can fall into one of two categories: Client 1: “Everything’s agreed. I don’t really want legal advice but I’ve been told I have to get it. Let’s get this over as quickly as possible” Client 2: “They’ve got my […]
4 Questions All Employment Solicitors Should Ask Before Advising on a Dismissal
Before I became an employment solicitor, if someone asked me a question about how to dismiss an employee, I would have to shrug my shoulders and reply “I don’t know”‘. Now, having spent 3 years at university, a year at law school, two years training and with 15 years experience as a solicitor, when someone […]
Shared Parental Leave – Our Employment Solicitors Explain it Simply
From the 5th April 2015, parents (including adopters) will be able to choose how to share time off work after their child is born or placed for adoption. This is known as Shared Parental Leave (SPL). It is designed to give parents more flexibility in making arrangements for the care of their child in the first year. Why is […]
10 Things You May Not Have Known About Settlement Agreements
How much do you know about settlement agreements? Whether you’re an employer who issues settlement agreements regularly or an employee who’s just been offered one for the first time, there’s probably more for you to learn. In this blog, you’ll discover a few things you may not have known. 1. A settlement agreement is only […]