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Understanding Settlement Agreements A settlement agreement (formerly known as a compromise agreement) is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee that formally ends the employment relationship. It typically includes a financial payment—often referred to as a severance or ex-gratia payment—in exchange for the employee agreeing not to…

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace Facing bullying or harassment at your workplace can be deeply distressing, affecting not only your professional life but also your personal well-being. Recognising the gravity of the situation, we at Aeris Employment Law in Solihull, Birmingham, extend a warm and confidential welcome to anyone…

Unlawful Deductions from Wages What is an unlawful deduction from wages? If you have not received your normal salary, been paid less than you should receive, not received holiday pay or any bonus or commission due to you, this could amount to an unlawful deduction from wages.It will be unlawful…

Understanding Unfair Dismissal Defining Unfair Dismissal An unfair dismissal occurs when your employer terminates your employment contract under circumstances you perceive to be unjust, excessive, or unreasonable. The prevalent grounds for such dismissals often encompass misconduct, redundancy, or issues regarding capability. Eligibility for Making an Unfair Dismissal Claim To lodge…

Understanding Redundancy: A Guide to Your Rights and Entitlements Redundancy is a challenging yet sometimes inevitable phase in the corporate landscape, transpiring when an employee’s role becomes surplus to the present requisites of a business, culminating in the dismissal of the employee. This occurrence can materialize due to diverse circumstances,…

What is a restrictive covenant? Sometimes a contract of employment will contain clauses that, once they leave the business, try to stop an employee from competing in one form or another with their former employer; or poaching away former colleagues; or enticing away or dealing with the former employee’s customers…