Early Conciliation in Employee Disputes
When faced with an employee dispute early conciliation can be one of the most expeditious and cost-effective methods of resolution for all parties involved. In this way both you and your employee, or ex-employee, may avoid the time, expense and stress associated with employment tribunal proceedings. What is early conciliation? Early conciliation is a system […]
What is the Minimum Wage? (A Guide for Employers!)
As an employer it is your responsibility to keep abreast of any changes in the law, not least the requirement to pay eligible workers the national minimum wage – and to do so in accordance with the correct rate. No matter how small your enterprise, you are statutorily obliged to pay almost all workers the […]
Sick Pay Entitlement
Most employees who are absent from work due to illness are entitled to some kind of sick pay entitlement. Broadly speaking, an employees’ sick pay could take one of two forms, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) or occupational sick pay. SSP is the legal minimum sick pay requirement, while occupational sick pay is a contractual term […]
Making Changes to an Employment Contract
There may be instances where employers need to think about making changes to an employment contract. An employment contract is a legally binding agreement made between you, the employer, and your employee. Employment contracts should be carefully worded with the guidance of a legal expert to provide certainty and clarity for both parties as to […]
Settlement Agreement (What are they?)
A settlement agreement, is a legally binding contract which is typically agreed between an employee and their employer. While they can be entered into at any stage of an employment relationship, settlement agreements are generally used before termination of employment following a workplace dispute or grievance. Settlement agreements were previously known as ‘compromise agreements’. Importantly, […]