22Feb
Fixed-Term Contracts and Redundancy
If you have been selected for redundancy simply because you are on a Fixed-Term Contract, it is likely to be unlawful.
18Feb
Disciplinary Sanctions
If you are facing allegations of misconduct and your employer subsequently upholds the allegations, what sanction will your employer impose and what impact will any live or expired warnings have?
16Feb
Age Discrimination – Are You Being Forced Out Of Your Job?
The Guardian has reported that Tribunal claims for age discrimination within the workplace have increased significantly since the Covid 19 lockdown. It is reported that by May 2021, cases for age discrimination in England and Wales had risen by 30% over the previous year. Read on to find out how we can help if you are suffering from age discrimination at work.
09Feb
Are You In A Redundancy Situation?
There are many reasons a business may face a redundancy situation. Employers most commonly cite a downturn in workload; the closure of the business; economic pressures on the business or changes in working methods as the reasons for a redundancy situation. Read on for more information.
01Feb
What Is Unfair Dismissal and Should You Appeal Against Your Dismissal?
Generally, when an employee has over two years’ continuous employment, they have the right not to be unfairly dismissed. There are three different ways an employee can be dismissed, but this blog deals exclusively with termination by the employer and what an employer has to show to evidence such a dismissal was fair.
28Jan
Is My Employment Tribunal Claim In Time?
Employment Tribunal Time Limits
There are strict time limits within which the process of bringing a claim before the Employment Tribunal must be commenced. For most claims, this is three months less one day from the date of the incident or event which is the basis of the claim. Obviously it is always best to start the Employment Tribunal process in time to avoid any dispute about time limits. However, if that has not been possible, the Employment Tribunal does sometimes have discretion to extend the time limit.
26Jan
Teachers’ Pensions & Applications / Appeals for Ill Health Retirement
If you are a member of the Teachers’ Pension scheme and you are considering an application for ill health retirement, or appeal against a decision rejecting your application, read on to see how we could help.
20Jan
Can My Employer Charge Me For My Training?
If you decide to leave your employer, can they charge you for your training? Read on to find out more.
14Jan
Constructive Dismissal – What To Say In Your Resignation Letter
Resignation
In claims of constructive dismissal, one of the most crucial pieces of evidence the Employment Tribunal will consider is the detail of the employee’s resignation. Read on for more information about what should and should not be included.