Posted on Thursday 8 August 2024
In the fast-paced world of modern employment, many find themselves in a peculiar situation: working without a formal contract. It's a scenario that's becoming increasingly common, yet fraught with uncertainty. What exactly are your rights in this employment limbo? From statutory protections to implied terms,...
Posted on Wednesday 23 September 2020
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...
Posted on Wednesday 29 July 2020
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,...
Posted on Wednesday 24 June 2020
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...
Posted on Friday 5 June 2020
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...
Posted on Wednesday 6 May 2020
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...
Posted on Saturday 2 May 2020
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...
Posted on Friday 6 March 2020
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...
Posted on Tuesday 1 October 2019
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...