Author Archive

22Jul

Client Review

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

I was over the moon to receive some beautiful flowers this afternoon from a client I have just finished working with.  I really enjoy being able to work with clients to help them achieve their goals. 

Sickness Absence Dismissal
04May

Ill Health Retirement & How We Can Help

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.   If you are struggling to continue working and feel ill health retirement might be an option for you, read on to see how we can help…..

Employment Tribunal Process
19Apr

How To Prepare A Statement For A Disciplinary Hearing

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

Disciplinary Hearing Statement

Preparing for a disciplinary hearing can be daunting.  You are often very anxious and stressed at the very time you should be thinking clearly and planning how to defend yourself.  I set out below some points to consider to help you prepare.  However, nothing beats discussing your personal situation with a fully qualified Employment Solicitor.  If you would like a no obligation, free consultation, just fill out a contact form, engage in a web chat, email contactus@lincslaw.com or call us on 01522 440512

ACAS Early Conciliation
06Apr

Sexual Harassment & Lockdown

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

With many employees still working from home, the Independent has reported that video calls and lewd messages are being used to sexually harass colleagues.  This is leaving victims feeling they have nowhere to turn.  Read on to see how we can help if you are sexually harassed whilst working from home.

If you believe you are suffering age discrimination or harassment at work, please contact us for a free, no obligation, telephone consultation.
23Mar

Hidden Age Discrimination (Redundancy & Performance Procedures)

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

The charity, Centre for Ageing Better reports that “nearly a third of 50 to 65-year-olds are unemployed…, about a million of them had to leave jobs because of redundancy, caring responsibilities or ill-health…”[1]  If you believe you are being targeted with age discrimination (which is often very subtle), through an unfair redundancy or performance process, read on to see how we can help….