Unfair Dismissal
18Jun

Unfair Dismissal: Qualifying Period

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

Generally, the right to bring a claim for unfair dismissal is available only to employees who have been dismissed and who have at least two years’ service.  There are however exceptions where the usual qualifying period does not apply.  If you have been dismissed but have less than two years’ service, read on to see whether your dismissal may fall within one of the exceptions which would make you eligible to bring an unfair dismissal claim.

Employment Tribunal representation funding options
11Jun

How To Fund Your Employment Tribunal Claim

Written by Lucy Stones.

If you are considering issuing a claim to the Employment Tribunal, the chances are you have already encountered significant stress at work and so the added pressure of working out how you are going to fund representation for your claim can simply create more anxiety for you. The good news is that there are affordable options of funding your representation, and on occasions, you may actually find that pursuing your claim does not cost you anything.

09Jun

How Do I Ask My Employer For A Settlement Agreement? 

Written by Sally Hubbard.

I have helped numerous clients with their Settlement Agreements (previously known as a Compromise Agreements) over the years.  Every client has a different reaction or goes through a different process when considering a Settlement Agreement.   More often, the employer will offer a Settlement Agreement to the employee.  However, there might be occasions when the employee wants to initiate the process of leaving their employment.  This post deals with that situation.

Engaging an Employment Lawyer or Solicitor
07Jun

Employee, Worker or Self-Employed – What Am I?

Written by Jasmine Stewart.

There has been a great deal of reporting about employment status in the news recently.  In reality, this might not be something you think about when everything is going well.  However, if things go wrong or you find yourself in dispute with your employer, your employment status will have a significant impact on what options are available to you.