The world of employment has been spun on its head over the past year or so, with the introduction of furlough schemes and restructuring of redundancies perhaps the main points of discussion. Despite all that is going on, it’s important ...
Facing dismissal from the workplace is often a very emotional and challenging time for employees and in some cases there may be question marks over whether the dismissal was fair or not. If you have reason to believe that you have ...
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As we near the end of the year discussions among the workforce will no doubt often revolve around Christmas festivities and what everyone has planned for the holidays. Another related topic that will more than likely be raised and that ...
When it comes to issues, disputes or queries related to the employment law, the first port-of-call will often be your Contract of Employment. It's within this contract you're likely to find everything you'll want to know about your specific role, ...
Hundreds of years of change to the legal system has resulted in a lot of the terminology and processes being quite a challenge to fully understand. One thing that many people question is the difference between a court and a ...
An employment dispute can arise for many different reasons, but they are generally related to grievances or disciplinaries - the latter of which are also known as disciplinary procedures. If an issue between an employer and an employee cannot be ...
While many will enjoy a lengthy break over the Christmas period, others will be not so fortunate. Some industries experience double the workload as business may reach it's peak during the festive season – but this is often with fewer ...
The political and legal landscape has been largely dominated by one thing in particular in recent times - but don't worry, we won't mention it here! Instead, we’re going to highlight a few changes that are on the horizon as ...
A settlement agreement is a legally binding document, usually between an employer and employee. In the settlement agreement, an employee waives their rights to bring legal claims against their employer in return for financial payment. Settlements are voluntary and are ...
Paid statutory paternity leave was first introduced in 2003, and it applies to both fathers and spouses/partners (including same-sex relationships), provided certain eligibility requirements are met.Below is an overview of statutory paternity leave and statutory paternity pay to help you ...
