Author Archive

Disability Discrimination Solicitor
12Aug

Help with Gross Misconduct Allegations?

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

I recently assisted a client with a very difficult situation at work where he faced serious gross misconduct allegations.  My client absolutely denied any wrongdoing.  However, if the misconduct allegations were found proven by his employer, he would have been dismissed without any notice pay.  Read on to see how I helped….

Specialist Settlement Agreement Solicitors
29Jul

References…Still A Hot Topic?

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

It’s almost a year since ACAS published their guidance on employment references, but this remains a topic much hotter than our summer weather!  Read my post to see if the ACAS guidance will help you in your search for the perfect job…..

Ill-Health Retirement
22Jul

Well Deserved Result for Ill-Health Retirement Client

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

Many employers offer a benefit to their employees termed “ill-health retirement”.   Where available, this benefit can provide immediate access to pension funds if an employee is too unwell to continue working.   Read on to see how I can help if you have a dispute with your employer about access to your pension fund, along with feedback I received over the weekend from a very happy client.

26Jun

Don’t Leave Your Claim Until the Last Minute….

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

A recent Court of Appeal decision should serve to remind all employees (and employers) about the importance of lodging claims, responses and appeals in good time before a time limit expires.  This includes taking into account possible technical glitches at the point of submitting documents which could lead to claims, responses and appeal falling out of time. Read on for more about this important case.