Can I sue my employer for work-related stress?
Sometimes, it seems like there is a stress epidemic going on as the pressures of modern life cause more and more people, in all walks of life and of all ages, to report feelings of stress. The impact of this… Read on
How many written warnings am I entitled to before dismissal?
In all but the most extreme cases of misconduct – termed gross misconduct – an employee is unlikely to be subject to dismissal for a first offence at work. Instead, they will be entitled to receive one or more warnings… Read on
Can I sue my employer for unfair treatment?
We often see clients who are generally aggrieved about the way that their employer has treated them. Although they genuinely feel that they have suffered unfairness at work, unless this can be linked to a specific legal protection which an… Read on
New cap on public sector exit payments set to be introduced
Last month, the government finally published draft regulations setting out how it intends to limit pay-offs to public sector workers, nearly four years after it first said it would tackle the issue of six-figure termination packages. On 10 April, the… Read on
How Springhouse works to get the best result for its clients
At Springhouse we pride ourselves on consistently getting the right result for our clients. This is a collaborative process: we will always take time to understand our clients’ concerns and help them focus on what the best outcome for them… Read on
Three things you need to know about social media and the workplace
Facebook has now been around for 15 years and social media is now an ever-present fact of life, radically changing the way we do things. But new technology has brought challenges for employers trying to regulate the workplace and employees… Read on
Being forced out? How an employment solicitor can help.
It’s a brutal fact of work life that sometimes people’s employment is brought to an end by their employer without their agreement and against their will. This may come as a total shock: being called to a meeting and handed… Read on
How to bring a grievance
Grievance procedures exist to enable employers and employees to resolve any issues which may arise during the course of the working relationship. All employers are required to provide a framework for dealing with complaints from their staff. In this article… Read on
Can my employer suspend me from work for disciplinary reasons?
Disciplinary suspension can be complicated: if an employer gets it wrong they risk being in breach of contract and this can entitle an employee to resign and claim constructive dismissal. We have put together a checklist for anyone faced with… Read on
Is suspension a neutral act?
Earlier this month, the Court of Appeal handed down its much anticipated decision in the case of London Borough of Lambeth v Agoreyo. It was widely expected to answer the question, is suspension a neutral act but, in the… Read on