Category Archives: Employment Law
Settlement Agreements have largely been welcomed by employers seeking to amicably end unfruitful employment relationships, but since the introduction in 2013, some have found themselves in trouble when bypassing standard procedures regarding staff on long-term sick leave. Read more...
Although candidates cannot claim discrimination if they fail to secure a job because of their accent, employers would do well to maintain fair recruitment processes to improve diversity in the workplace. Read more...
Although legally, employers who currently provide enhanced contractual maternity pay for their female employees don't have to match that pay for female and male staff who are taking Shared Parental Leave, it is important when it comes to promoting equality and harmonious workplace relationships. Read more...
What does this mean for employers and employees? Shared Parental Leave (SPL) is a new legal entitlement which will be … Read more...
Settlement Agreements replaced Compromise Agreements in July 2013. Whilst most HR Managers have got the hang of the name change, many … Read more...
Settlement Agreements replaced Compromise Agreements in July 2013 and I am pleased to report that most solicitors and HR managers have … Read more...