Posts Tagged ‘kathryn bolton’

26Mar

Dismissal of Apprentices

There has been further consideration of apprenticeships in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic. If you are an apprentice, or want to be an apprentice, it has been reassuring to hear that the government has committed to increase funding for businesses taking on apprentices and expand ‘portable’ apprenticeships so that they can be taken between employers. Nevertheless, apprentices can still face dismissal especially in the current climate. Like other employees you have certain rights, such as the right to claim unfair dismissal (subject to being employed for at least 2 years) and protection against discrimination. We set out some help and guidance about apprentice rights below.

26Feb

I’ve Been Suspended From Work – What Can I Do?

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

You might be suspended if you are being investigated for misconduct or for medical or health and safety reasons. You will usually be told not to attend your place of work or communicate with your colleagues. Read on for more information about what it means to be suspended and your rights during suspension.

12Feb

Unfair Redundancy: A Client’s Story

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

I was recently instructed by a client who felt her redundancy was unfair. Read on for more information about my client’s story and how I helped.

29Jan

Client Review: Settlement Agreement

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

I was delighted to receive a five-star review recently from a client I gave advice to about a settlement agreement. Read on for my information about my client’s story and how I helped.

02Dec

Age Discrimination

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees, job applicants and other workers such as agency workers and contractors. Age discrimination occurs if you are treated unequally because of your age or because you belong to a particular age group. Age discrimination is unlawful, unless it can be justified.