Employment Law Blog

Zero hour contracts and claiming unfair dismissal

by Redmans Solicitors August 26, 2012 Employment Law

Zero hour contracts are a hot (and relatively new) topic in the employment law world. They are typically used by employers to reduce the legal obligations that they are supposed to honour to their employees and have been much-criticised as a way or “ripping off” young workers. However, conversely, it has also been argued that […]

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Annual Leave: is your booking policy clear enough?

by Natasha Swan August 21, 2012 Employment Law

The school holidays, when the majority of staff wish to take their annual family holiday. Michael Nadin, Employment Solicitor at Alsters Kelley LLP, explains the importance of a clear annual leave booking policy within the workplace, especially over the school holidays. Whilst many businesses tend to be quiet at this time of year, with suppliers […]

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Compromise agreements – when should you seek to negotiate the agreement?

by Redmans Solicitors August 8, 2012 Compromise Agreements

Compromise agreements can be potentially tricky and daunting for employees. They generally mark a distinct change in their life (as they often terminate the contract of employment), are contentious and are written in “legalese”. As compromise agreements are so important to employees it’s understandable that they may want to negotiate some terms of the agreement […]

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Compromise agreements: 10 essential factors to consider when entering into a compromise agreement

by Redmans Solicitors July 31, 2012 Compromise Agreements

If you’ve been offered a compromise agreement then it can be a stressful time for you. You’ll want to get the best advice possible on your agreement to make sure that you’re covering all your bases and aren’t being short-changed for giving up your rights. This post therefore offers some advice on what you should […]

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Are You A Victim Of Unfair Dismissal?

by emmadigirank June 29, 2012 Employment Law

Unfair dismissal is the term used when an employee has their employment terminated without having been given a fair reason for the dismissal. Employers are given the right to dismiss employees if they breech company policy, steal or are not performing well for example, however employers cannot simply dismiss  an employee without a valid reason. […]

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