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
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
Christmas parties at work: what to watch out for
If you are lucky enough to work for an employer which still throws a Christmas party (it’s been reported this year that many are cancelling the annual shindig and making a donation to charity instead), then there are various legal… Read on
Work-related stress: what is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health Awareness Week ( 14 – 20 May 2018) focused on 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… Read on
Age discrimination fact sheet
We kick off our series of factsheets with age discrimination. We intend to cover topics which individuals may find of particular interest or, which are universally relevant but tricky to navigate. Our aim is to give basic facts about the… Read on
Sexual harassment at work: is it really black and white?
Female stars at this year’s Golden Globes and BAFTA awards wore black and celebrities at the Grammys donned white roses to show support for the movement against sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. But what practical steps can individuals in… Read on
Bullying at work: what can I do about it?
Often staff will not feel confident raising a bullying complaint, particularly if the alleged bully is a manager. But every employer needs to take grievances seriously; individuals should not suffer in silence and need to speak out where they think… Read on
Handling a bullying grievance: dos and dont’s for employers
Dealing with allegations of workplace bullying is always tricky for an employer because bullying can be hard to recognise and hard to define. Read our article in employment solicitor magazine on the dos and dont’s of handling a bullying grievance.… Read on
What is a grievance?
A grievance is any concern or complaint that is raised by an employee. All employers are required to have a grievance procedure to deal with grievances. Grievance procedures will usually include an informal stage so that minor grievances can be… Read on