Posts In Category "Employment"
Mass Redundancies – best practice for employers
If you as a company are trying to work out how best to save costs redundancies are usually the first thing you think of, although you should consider all available options including re-deployment. If you need to make redundancies on a large scale you will need to consult with all affected employees and, by law, […]
Mass Redundancies – what are your rights as an employee
Twitter and Meta have announced recently that they are making large scale redundancies which, they say, are to do with cost savings. Teaching staff are also at risk because again schools are looking to save costs and it is looking more likely than not that redundancies will be made to support staff. However, before they […]
Advice on handling redundancy for Employers & Employees
Redundancy situations can arise for a variety of reasons including business reorganisations following company take overs, mergers, or a downturn in business. It is essential that employers follow a fair process as employees can bring legal proceedings if this is not followed. If you are an employee who has been selected for redundancy and want […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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, […]