Settlement agreement tax implications Some of your settlement payment may be free of tax. When you sign a settlement agreement, usually you’ll be agreeing to get some compensation, and other payments, in return for giving up your rights to bring claims against your former employer. Some payments will be taxable, but [...]
Does a settlement agreement have to be confidential? The terms of a settlement agreement will be confidential. Settlement agreements usually include a clause requiring the employer and employee to keep the existence and terms of the agreement confidential. Employers are often particularly keen to ensure that word doesn’t get out about [...]
What is a TUPE transfer within group companies? TUPE transfers apply even if the business moves within a group of companies. Where there is a transfer of a business, or part of a business, from one employer to another, this counts as a transfer under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of [...]
What to do when returning from maternity leave Returning from maternity leave can leave you with lots to arrange. There is a lot to organise when you’re preparing to return to work after maternity leave, from childcare arrangements, to returning to work, and deciding whether you’d like to change your working [...]
What should you do before you switch jobs? What to do when changing jobs Moving jobs can be a big step with lots to do. Before you hand in your notice or formally accept the offer of a new contract, you should check your current contract and your new contract terms [...]
What should you do before you go on maternity leave? There is lots to do in the run up to your maternity leave. There are lots of things to do to prepare for the arrival of a new baby, at work and home. Here, we’ll concentrate on what you need to [...]
How long does it take for children to settle into Reception? A guide for working parents Flexible working has been normalised since Covid. Many working parents will be wondering this in September, as they juggle work commitments alongside the short settling in sessions that typically take up the first few weeks [...]
Can my employer change the way I’m paid after a TUPE transfer? The way you are paid will automatically transfer when TUPE applies. TUPE - transfer of undertakings - is tricky. If employees transfer to a new employer under TUPE, they transfer with all their terms and conditions intact, including how [...]
Where can I get employment law advice? There are a number of organisations that can help with employment advice. There are several sources of employment law advice in the UK, some of which offer free advice, some of which charge fees. People normally think of solicitors as a likely source of [...]
How much is redundancy pay? Statutory Redundancy sets the minimum payment to be made. You will be entitled to statutory redundancy pay as an employee if you’re made redundant after working for your current employer for 2 years or more. You should receive half a week's pay for each full year you [...]
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