Posts In Category "advice"
Advice on handling redundancy for Employers
As a business you may be at a point where you are considering the future of the business which can include making staff redundant. This can be because your turnover has decreased, you are closing a site, or simply moving in a different direction. Before making any decisions regarding redundancies, speak to Liz Watt, our […]
Advice on Staff Handbooks, Policies, Procedures, and Contract Reviews
As an employer it is important to regularly review and, if necessary, update Staff Handbooks, Policies, Procedures, and Contracts of Employment, particularly as employment law regularly changes. We can review these documents and provide advice on what changes, if any, are needed to them. We can also advise employees about the various terms contained within […]
A Short Guide on Employment Tribunal Claims
Employment Tribunal proceedings can be issued for a variety of reasons including but not limited to discrimination, unfair and wrongful dismissal, and pregnancy related claims. There are strict time limits for bringing claims which is 3 months less a day from when an employee resigns or the act complained of. Employees also need to go […]
The Scale-Up Visa: The new Immigration route to attract the best and the brightest to your company
Businesses who have strong plans for growth and to scale-up their business are always looking to recruit the right talent for their company to help them achieve their objectives. It may be that the talent they are looking for can be found not only in the UK, but from overseas. A new route is now […]
Divorce & Dissolution: Obtaining a divorce is easier than ever before
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me!” How many of us were told this when we were children but we were all too aware that it was totally untrue. Words do hurt us emotionally and psychologically. We are responsible for the words we use and the effect this will […]
Disciplinary and Grievances: Ensure you handle the situation correctly and avoid complications
Employers can take disciplinary action if employees are, for example, not meeting targets or underperforming. Staff handbooks set out the specific steps that employers need to take including issuing warnings and proceeding to a formal meeting to discuss the issues and take any necessary action. It is essential that staff handbooks are reviewed with a […]
Employing skilled workers from outside the UK? Ensure you remain compliant with our annual refresher on your duties & obligations as a Sponsor.
Employing skilled workers from outside the UK? Our Head of Immigration, Patricia Marleau, is delivering a FREE one-hour annual refresher on your duties and obligations as a Sponsor. Remaining compliant is the key to a successful Sponsorship, so don’t miss out on this once-a-year Webinar which will give you all the information you need to […]
Constructive Dismissal: Seek legal advice before making any decisions
Constructive dismissal is, in a nutshell, where you, as an employee, are forced out of your job either by you resigning or your employment being terminated because, for example, you have raised an issue with your employer or you have not met certain targets. Before making any decisions, especially if you feel you have no […]
Severing a Business Relationship with a Settlement Agreement
Settlement Agreements can be a good way of severing a business relationship between employees and employers where relations between them have gone sour or as a result of a business reorganisation. As they are a legal document, employees need to seek independent legal advice on their contents. This is mainly because, by signing the Agreement, […]
A Short Guide on Return to Work Rights Following Maternity Leave, by Liz Watt
Following maternity leave, a new mother is entitled to return to the same or similar role as before. If your employer provided maternity cover for your role and you have found this has changed then you will need to seek legal advice on your rights. If you are an employer who has provided maternity cover […]