With the current challenges facing retailers, it is expected that employers may continue to reduce their headcounts. Carrying out redundancies is never a pleasant task,
If an employee is dismissed on written notice, when does the notice period start? Is it when the letter would have been delivered in the
Blog Despite the extensive use of fixed-term contracts, many employers do not realise that the non-renewal of a fixed-term contract actually amounts to a dismissal
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that charities undergo organisational changes. This is often due to failing to get renewed funding, tighter budgets or the
There may be a time when you wish to provide a quick end to a dispute or want a clean break when terminating an employee’s
BLOG A settlement agreement is a legally-binding document between an employer and employee which settles any claims that arise from the employment relationship or the
In Scotland, an Employment Tribunal has ordered an employer to pay £25,000 in damages for terminating an apprenticeship early. Facts Mr Kinnear was an apprentice
BLOG How to manage workplace gossip Gossip in the workplace is often harmless enough. But sometimes it can cross the line and employers will need
Blog Once an employee announces their pregnancy, they’re entitled to statutory maternity leave rights. How these rights function and what pay an employee is entitled
The Government has pledged to consult on options to ensure there are sufficient protections for pregnant women and new mothers. As it currently stands, the
