17Feb

Return To Office Working – Can My Employer Compel Me?

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees began homeworking or hybrid working (working partly in the office and partly at home). This worked well for many employers and employees alike. After the pandemic, the trend towards homeworking and hybrid working continued but more recently there has been a shift towards employers asking its employees to spend more time in the office. If this has happened to you, you may wish to know whether your employer can compel you to return to the office if you do not want to return.

5 Star client review
10Feb

Do You Need Settlement Agreement Advice From A Solicitor who is “both knowledgeable and genuinely client-focused”.

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

It is a requirement of a Settlement Agreement that an employee takes independent legal advice on its terms and effect. Here at Lincs Law Employment Solicitors, we offer a Fixed Fee service to provide bespoke advice of this nature.   Through the provision of my detailed advice, read on to learn how I assisted my client enhance their Settlement Agreement terms, and received a lovely 5-Star Review…

26Jan

Carrying Over Annual Leave

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

Most workers have the right to a minimum of 5.6 weeks’ paid leave each year. This amounts to 28 days for a full-time worker. If you are a worker or employee who has not taken your full leave entitlement you may wonder whether you can carry over any untaken leave to the next leave year. In this blog I consider when leave may be carried over.

MARS Employment
20Jan

My Employer Has Invited Me To Attend A Protected Conversation.  What Does That Mean And What Should I Say?

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

More commonly we are receiving enquiries from clients who are being asked by their employers to attend what are termed “Protected Conversations”.  Set out below is some information about what these types of conversation are, when they might be offered, and some useful guidance on the types of topics to ensure are covered.  Read on for more…

14Jan

I Am A Disabled Person and My Request To Work From Home As A Reasonable Adjustment Has Been Refused – Should I Submit A Formal Grievance?

Written by Sally Hubbard.

The Equality Act 2010 aims to protect individuals from discrimination in the workplace and imposes duties on employers, including to make reasonable adjustments in order to mitigate any substantial disadvantage an individual experiences because of their disability. If your employer has refused your request for an adjustment to work from home, we are specialist employment solicitors and we are here to help. Please read on to find out more.

Disciplinary meeting
07Jan

I Had A Fight At My Work Christmas Party And Now I Am Being Disciplined – What Should I Do?

Written by Sally Hubbard.

We are specialist employment solicitors here at Lincs Law Employment Solicitors. We therefore often assist clients facing disciplinary proceedings. This can include facing allegations in respect of being involved in an altercation or incident at their work Christmas party. If you are in this situation, try not to panic. We are here to help. Please read on to find out more.