How do you dismiss an employee for poor performance? A dismissal must be 'fair' to be lawful. If you want to fairly dismiss an employee for poor performance, you’ll need to go through a performance management process first, giving them chances to improve and issuing a series of warnings if [...]
What are the changes to flexible working requests in 2023? Changes are set for flexible working in 2023. The government recently passed new laws that will make it easier for employees to request flexible working arrangements. These new laws are expected to come into effect later in 2023 and will [...]
Restrictive Covenants – even law firms don’t get it right A restrictive covenant seeks to tie your hands after leaving an employer. It's always interesting when law firms are involved in employment cases. A law firm has recently been refused an injunction against a solicitor who had recently left their [...]
Can I get maternity pay after a miscarriage? There is no statutory right to maternity pay if yu miscarriage before 24 weeks. If you miscarry before 24 weeks’ pregnancy, then there is no right to maternity leave or statutory maternity pay. The rights to maternity leave and statutory maternity pay [...]
Establishing a business in the UK – Employment law considerations As a UK employer you must adhere to various employment laws. Employment law in the UK is complex, with plenty of traps to catch the unwary. This note aims to help you navigate some of the common questions asked by [...]
Moving to the UK – Employment law basics Working in the UK will afford you certain employment rights. Congratulations on your decision to immigrate to the UK! As you start your new life in England, you may be looking for a new job. Here are some employment law issues and [...]
What is Constructive Dismissal? Constructive dismissal is where you feel forced to leave your position. Constructive dismissal refers to a situation where an employee resigns due to a fundamental breach of their employment contract by their employer. This means that the employer has done something that has made it impossible [...]
Should I quit my job if it’s toxic? Being forced to leave your employment may be deemed 'constructive dismissal'. If you are forced to leave your job because your employer is treating you badly, then you may be entitled to resign and claim for constructive dismissal. But – and it’s [...]
Can I terminate an employee on long term sick leave? As an employer, you must end employment 'fairly' when it relates to long term sickness. An employer can terminate any employee’s employment at any time – as in, employers are able to terminate employees’ employment whenever they want to – [...]
Can a Settlement Agreement include restrictive covenants? Settlement agreements will often include 'restrictive covenants'. A Settlement Agreement can include whatever terms the parties are prepared to agree to regarding the termination of the employee’s employment, including restrictive covenants, which are also known as post termination restrictions. The question is what [...]
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