There are many different reasons why a secondment might be a good idea. For example, it is an opportunity for an employee to develop new skills in another department or company. In turn, this can yield a range of benefits to the company or department...
Surprisingly, very few employees are aware of all their rights! With there being such tremendous competition for many jobs, too often we focus all our energy on not only trying our very best to land our dream job but also on keeping it. The latter,...
As an employee without a contract of employment, you are officially classed as a ‘worker’ as opposed to an ‘employee’ and, as such, your terms of employment will be based on the rights afforded a worker as opposed to those for an employee. Contrary to...
For many of us, life continues to be uncertain in the wake of the ongoing pandemic. The economy is still struggling, and many businesses will sadly not recover from the impact that lockdown has had on their incomes. The government has announced changes to furlough which...
You have been through a tumultuous and challenging time with your employer. Maybe you were unfairly dismissed, made redundant or you were discriminated against. However, you do not want to have to go to court to fight the matter, but your employer has come forward...
What is a Settlement Agreement? A settlement agreement is simply a contract put in place to stop employees from instigating claims against their employers. These can often be referred to as termination agreements, gagging clauses or, with the more colloquial term, ‘a golden goodbye’! A...
The loss of a much-loved livelihood or much-needed income is a terrifying prospect for most. Having the safety net of redundancy insurance could soften the blow should the worst happen. Here is what you need to know. What is Redundancy? Being made redundant essentially means...
What rights do you have if you can't work or self-isolate to avoid catching or spreading the virus? As the world continues to battle with novel coronavirus, the number of people infected keep on going up. At the time of writing, as many as 100,000...
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a woman's life! It is a unique experience, and most women continue with their daily activities during pregnancy; while others continue with some minor lifestyle changes to their day. Pregnant women are continually battling stereotypes about...
