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Jul 23
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Jun 23
8 Essential Dos and Don’ts of Settlement Agreements in Contract Law: Advice from Expert Solicitors
Dos and Don’ts of Settlement Agreements Introduction An Insight into Settlement Agreements and Contract Law When navigating the dynamic world of Contract Law in the United Kingdom, understanding the importance and function of a Settlement Agreement is crucial. These agreements are legally binding contracts that resolve disputes between an employer…
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Jan 23
5 Reasons Why a Settlement Agreement May Be the Best Option for Your Employment Law Dispute: Expert Insight from Our Employment Law Firm
As an employment law firm, we understand that the end of a professional relationship can be a difficult and emotional time for both the employer and the employee. In these situations, it can be beneficial to consider using a settlement agreement as a way to bring the employment relationship to…
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Jan 23
Employment Law Review 2022
2022 Employment Review Just as 2022 was a long year in politics (and a turbulent one too), so the same can be said for employment law in 2022 which continued to grow and develop with changes in the law and significant case decisions. Legislative changes Change to fit notes so…
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Dec 22
Court of Appeal dismisses landmark Coronavirus case
Court of Appeal dismisses landmark Coronavirus case Useful guidance has been provided by the Court of Appeal on the application of s.100(1)(d) ERA 1996 following an appeal by Darren Rodgers against his unsuccessful EAT decision. Background Facts The Claimant Darren Rodgers worked for the Respondent, Leeds Laser Cutting, as a…
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Aug 21
Family Friendly Rights
Maternity Leave and Pay Who is eligible? All pregnant employees regardless of their length of service. What are they entitled to? 52 weeks maternity leave (26 weeks ordinary maternity leave and 26 weeks additional maternity leave). subject to eligibility, 39 weeks maternity pay, or maternity allowance. How much is statutory…
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Aug 21
Employment Law August 2021 Update
Can a dismissal for redundancy potentially be unfair if furlough was not considered? Yes, according to a recent employment tribunal decision. The Claimant was a care assistant and when the person she was looking after was admitted to the hospital, she asked to be furloughed. Her employer refused and said…
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Nov 18
Important changes to employment law in 2019 to look out for
Changes to employment law in 2019 There are some big changes to employment law next year and they could have a considerable impact on how much you will be paid. The new year is a busy month for lots of businesses, and 2019 will be no different, with some big…
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Oct 18
Latest employment tribunal statistics
The latest employment tribunal statistics for unfair dismissal and discrimination claims have been published by the Ministry of Justice which cover the period from April to June 2018. The headlines are as follows:
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Sep 18
Discriminatory questions in job interviews
Widespread Illegal Interview Practices Unveiled in the UK: A Call for Urgent Reform A recent investigation by Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS) has shone a light on the alarming prevalence of discriminatory and unlawful questions posed by UK employers during interviews, with implications of widespread legal violations and systemic inequality in…