Settlement agreements are now widely used in the UK. They have been received well in the workplace and were thought to be a good thing. However, since 2013 many realised they can only be used with certain staff when using standard procedures- bypassing these procedures can put employers in trouble. Seek legal advice on settlement […]
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Reasons for Redundancy
Redundancy is unavoidable, but employers have to make ensure the criteria they are basing your redundancy on are fair and not based on any criteria deemed unfair. In this instalment, we’ll explore why redundancy is necessary and the considerations that employers need to make when using furloughed staff as redundant. Redundancy Occurrences Redundancy is only […]
Appealing your unfair dismissal
If you disagree with your redundancy, you should have a look at your contract or work rules. There may be time limits, but the best time to act is straight away. I’ve been unfairly chosen for redundancy, and I want to put the situation right by receiving appropriate notice, a selection of other posts within […]