What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement (formerly known as a compromise agreement) is commonly used by an employer to seek an employee’s waiver of claim, normally in exchange for financial compensation. They are often used to terminate a contract of...
As an employer, you may have a number of reasons for monitoring your staff. You may track email and internet use, perform spot checks or use CCTV and video surveillance. These may be legal or regulatory requirements in some sectors, and others may use such measures...
What does the end of the Brexit transition period mean for businesses? The UK is the first and, to date, only country to formally leave the EU, after 47 years of membership. Withdrawal took place on 31 January 2020 and the Brexit transition period expires on 31...
Redundancy is a type of dismissal from employment. It is different to dismissal due to misconduct or capability. Broadly speaking, redundancy occurs during one of three circumstances: business closure, workplace closure, and diminishing work of a particular kind in a particular place which leads to a business need to reduce the workforce.
Watch this helpful video on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Leanne is a Solicitor from our Business team. If you have any questions or queries, feel free to email her at leanne.yendell@cartridgeslaw.co.uk Leanne's top tips: Check for authority for any variation...
Back in July 2019, I wrote a piece encouraging flexible working. Remember 2019? ... we were allowed outside, our children were educated in buildings called 'schools', we could buy flour and planes flew overhead. Ah, sweet memories. Well, what a difference a few months...
What’s coming? Changes to employment law that take effect from 6 April 2020. What important changes should my business be aware of? Changes to the written statement of terms Additional information will be required in written statements of terms with employees,...
A long overdue focus has been given to flexible working thanks to Mother Pukka’s #flexappeal campaign. While employees have a statutory right to make a request, for many it still isn’t an option. We are a small firm with a big view on flexible working. Flexible...
There comes a time when there is a need to dismiss an employee, however it is necessary to establish the reason for the dismissal and to ensure it is carried out in a fair and proper manner. There are 5 main reasons when a dismissal is fair. Conduct / Misconduct An...
The answer to the question is technically NO. There is no maximum temperature that a workplace is allowed to be. However, this is not a clear cut issue. During working hours the temperature in all indoor workplaces must be reasonable and employers must...