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What is a settlement agreement?
Settlement agreements are commonly used to settle a workplace dispute on agreed terms. It is often where there is a redundancy situation or when the employee and employer feel it’s...
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Employment law changes coming up in 2024
There are numerous changes in employment law coming into force this year, with a focus on families and making the workplace fairer. As many of these changes are effective from...
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Statutory paternity leave: what’s changing?
Statutory paternity leave is offered to employees who are having a baby, adopting a child or having a baby via surrogacy. Currently, the baby’s father or the mother’s partner (the...
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Equal pay: can you claim against the same sex?
Thanks to wide media coverage and reporting requirements for larger companies, the gender pay gap has narrowed over the last decade. However, the gap is far from closing entirely and...
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Equality Act 2010: what’s changing?
The Equality Act 2010 will be amended after the Government published draft legislation that will affect those in England, Wales and Scotland. The proposed change, taking effect from 1st January...
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Menopause in the workplace: an employee’s guide
In a recent case, a woman sued her employer for menopause discrimination; a legal first. Maria Rooney, who was a social worker, claimed that her employer did not support her...
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Breastfeeding and returning to work: what are my rights?
With Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) covering 39 weeks (nine months), many mothers go back to work before their child turns one, and some of those will return to work whilst...
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Case study: settlement agreement and exit strategy after workplace dispute
Our employment law solicitors advised a company shareholder and director who needed help following a workplace dispute. Associate, Natalie Pring, helped him to negotiate a deal with the company, bringing...
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The implications of covert recording in the workplace
Covert recordings of meetings and discussions in the workplace have become increasingly common. This is no doubt that a technology such as voice recording functionality on mobile phones and increased remote...
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Case study: settlement agreement increased by 40% after negotiation with employer
Our employment law Associate, Natalie Pring, recently supported a client in negotiating a settlement agreement with her employer after her employment was terminated. Settlement agreement offered by employer Our client,...
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The strict time limits for employment claims
Our specialist Employment Law team are all too aware of the strict time limits for employment claims. Although civil claims generally have a limitation period of six years to issue...
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Case study: settlement agreement negotiation
Our specialist employment law solicitors supported an employee to negotiate a settlement agreement, successfully increasing the employer’s offer by nearly 45%. Circumstances of terminated employment Our client, Miss C, instructed...
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