Employment Law News Updates
Employment Law News Updates
World Menopause Day on 18th October and Menopause in the Workplace
World Menopause Day will take place on 18th October 2023 with the purpose of raising awareness of the menopause and the support options available. Most affected individuals will generally...
What is ACAS Early Conciliation?
Early Conciliation is a process facilitated by ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) prior to a claim being issued at an employment tribunal. What is ACAS? ACAS is an...
Understanding redundancy unfair dismissal and settlement agreements!
As September introduces the start of the autumn, we find ourselves preparing for what we find is a seasonal recurrence of redundancy situations resulting in Settlement Agreements. What is...
Bullying in the workplace
Bullying is a common problem which can occur in a workplace and which can have significant implications when not properly addressed. What is bullying? Bullying is offensive, intimidating, malicious...
What is a Settlement Agreement?
A Settlement Agreement is a confidential document that will prevent an employee from pursuing their employment rights, in return for a financial settlement. Why have I never heard of...
How should holiday be requested?
As the holiday season approaches, what should be a happy time of the year can fast become a nightmare when it comes to arranging time away from work. What...
King Charles III Coronation bank holiday employment rights
This year marks the coronation of King Charles III and this will mean an additional bank holiday to mark the occasion. When is the additional bank holiday? The bank...
What is the difference between a Solicitor or a Lawyer?
The distinction between a solicitor or lawyer can initially appear to be confusing. Reference to a lawyer or an attorney is generally used in other countries, for example, America. ...
Increase in compensatory award
There are limits which are applied to certain awards which are made by the Employment Tribunals. What are the key changes? The key change is the increase in the...
Managing a business and complying with English employment law
Complying with English employment law Many businesses seeking to expand their operations often consider opening offices in England. It is vitally important that such businesses fully understand what is...
Absence in the workplace
The winter months can prove particularly difficult for both employers and employees when there can be an increase in absence as a result of ill health. What should an...
What is the difference between unfair dismissal and constructive unfair dismissal?
The distinction between a constructive unfair dismissal and unfair dismissal claim can sometimes be difficult to comprehend. What is an unfair dismissal claim? An unfair dismissal claim can arise...
The effect of the economic crisis in the workplace
Reports indicate that a recession is looming as the United Kingdom economy begins to shrink. How might this affect businesses? As costs increase across the board, many employers are...
Public holiday announced for the state funeral of the Queen
The state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday 19th September 2022. It has been declared to be a national bank holiday which will...
Long Covid upheld as a disability
An employment tribunal has recently upheld that an employee having symptoms associated with “long covid” or otherwise referred to as “post viral fatigue 10 syndrome” satisfied the criteria of...