In order to settle an employee’s potential claims against an employee, the parties can enter into a settlement agreement. This agreement must comply with certain legal requirements and the employee must obtain independent legal advice in order for the agreement to be effective and enforceable. It is important to get the wording right too, otherwise[…]
Whistleblowing claims are common in employment tribunal proceedings. One reason for this is that an award of damages in a successful whistleblowing claim is not capped in the same way as damages for unfair dismissal. In addition, there is no minimum period of service required in order to bring a claim. All workers are protected[…]
Under the Equality Act 2010 workers have the right not to be discriminated against because of a “protected characteristic;” these are: age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex and sexual orientation. Discrimination may come in the form of harassment, victimisation or unfavourable or less favourable treatment[…]
All employers are required to conduct disciplinary and grievance procedures in accordance with the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procures which sets out guidance on dealing with discipline and grievance issues. It is still strongly advisable for both employers and employees to follow the guidance as the employment tribunals can increase or[…]
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