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What is a redundancy insurance?
Published on 11/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Redundancy insurance is worth considering if you have significant financial commitments (like a mortgage), limited savings, or work in an unstable industry. With costs typically ranging from £3-£5 per £100 of monthly benefit, it can provide valuable protection covering up to 65% of your salary for 12-24 months.
Going to work with covid: What the UK law says?
Published on 19/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
While it is not legally prohibited to work with Covid UK in 2024, it is strongly advised against working in person when you have a positive test result. The government guidelines recommend staying at home if possible to prevent spreading the virus to colleagues.
When should I receive my redundancy payment?
Published on 30/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel="h3"] Missing a redundancy payment deadline could cost you thousands in lost entitlements. With UK employers continuing to make redundancies in 2024, understanding exactly when you should be paid...
Types of Employment: Advantages and Disadvantages
Published on 16/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Labor markets and personal circumstances evolve rapidly. Regular reassessment ensures your employment type continues to serve your changing needs and capitalizes on emerging opportunities in your industry.
Working vs personal relationship: what does the law say?
Published on 13/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
No. Surprisingly, there's no explicit prohibition. The law instead focuses on managing potential consequences, making employer policies crucial for both legal compliance and workplace harmony.
Gross Misconduct: Can it affect future employment?
Published on 13/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
Act swiftly to secure your employment rights. Contact an employment law specialist within days of the dismissal to review your case. This prompt action can preserve your ability to challenge the decision if warranted, potentially turning a career setback into an opportunity for resolution.
Gross Misconduct: Is dismissal the right punishment?
Published on 26/08/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
While gross misconduct can justify immediate dismissal, employers should carefully consider all factors and alternatives before making this decision. Each case requires thorough investigation, fair process, and often, expert legal guidance to ensure the best outcome for all parties involved.
What are your rights without an employment contract?
Published on 08/08/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
While verbal agreements can establish an employment relationship, the absence of a written contract leaves both parties vulnerable. Your primary safeguard lies in understanding and asserting your statutory rights, coupled with proactive documentation of all verbal agreements.
How much does it cost to take a case to the Employment Tribunal?
Published on 22/02/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins
It is always worth getting independent legal advice if you have experienced any form of misconduct, discrimination, or other kinds of harassment or mistreatment while at work.
Grievance Procedures: The Complete Guide
Published on 09/02/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins
A grievance procedure is a process that allows employees to raise a complaint with their employer. There are some steps that employees should take if they are facing a problem or want to make a complaint about their employer as well as things that they much consider in following grievance procedures.
Employment law: disability discrimination act and equality act
Published on 08/12/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
How does the Disability Discrimination Act and Equality Act relate to employment law in the UK? In recent years in the UK, there has been a great deal of work in UK employment law to safeguard disabled workers’ rights. These rights extend not only to employees but also to potential employees during the application process.
Second Agreement: Practical & Legal Considerations
Published on 23/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins
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 upon the seconded employee's return to their original role.
Human Rights under the Equality Act 2010
Published on 18/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins
The Equality Act 2010 is an anti-discrimination and human rights bill that was put into effect on 1 October 2010. It protects everyone in the United Kingdom against harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. Compositely, it strengthens and streamlines roughly 40 years of equalities legislation.
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