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Settlement Agreement
Settlement agreements are legally binding contracts that are used to end an employment relationship between the employer and employee. They came into effect in 2013 and they are used to stop individuals bringing a claim to a court or an employment tribunal.
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If an employer is unsuccessful at an employment tribunal, the amount they must pay-out can be very large and have a significant impact on the business. The compensation paid to the claimant can run into millions of pounds and for a lot of cases there is no limit.
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Often employers do not know what their legal obligations are in relation to employees breastfeeding at work. In this article Emma Roberts explores the law, case law and what you can do to support your new mothers.
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While employers might be confident in their knowledge of common ‘visible’ disabilities, so-called ‘invisible’ disabilities pose a greater challenge. In this article I explain how employers can best support people with these conditions
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The Court of Appeal has confirmed that it is not discriminatory to pay men on shared parental leave less than an enhanced rate of maternity pay paid to women on maternity leave. In this article, Emma Roberts, looks at the case and highlights the key points to take away.
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As the school holidays approach, working parents cross their fingers that their childcare plans hold. In this article I look at what employers need to consider when it comes to flexibility for working parents.
From new contracts to employees and being distracted by the household chores, Emma Roberts takes a look at what employers need to know when employees want to work from home.
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Disagreements over property boundaries between your property and that of a neighbour can often occur. Emma Roberts explains her top tips to help protect your position in the event of a dispute.
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What do employers need to know about handling complaints regarding sexual harassment? Emma Roberts outlines the appropriate steps to take in response to a complaint about sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Grievances take a wide variety of forms. Handle it well and you can often avoid issues from escalating, and even increase the faith employees have in their employer. Handle it badly and anything from disillusionment to full blown litigation can follow. So, what are the top three mistakes that employers make when handling grievances?
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