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Compromise Agreements – posted on 23/12/11
Employers usually offer Compromise Agreements when your employment is about to be terminated or you are being made redundant. A Compromise Agreement is a legally binding document which brings your employment to an end and stops you bringing a claim against your employer in an Employment Tribunal. In return you will usually receive a tax-free [...]
Retirement age to be Abolished
One of the more radical changes to Employment Law brought about by the “Employment Equality (Repeal of Retirement Age Provisions) Regulations 2011 is the abolition of the default retirement age of 65.
Top 5 Employment Law Tips for Employers
There is a vast amount of employment legislation currently in place and there are always new developments in this area of law. We recognise that this places an enormous burden on employers, who need to keep up to date and ensure that they are following the correct procedures at all times.
Employment Law for small business
Being aware of the basic requirements of Employment Law can reduce the risk of finding yourself in an Employment Tribunal.
Sickness Absence Increase by One Third
A survey by Insurance provider Unum and the manufacturers organisation EEF have reported an increase in the number of employees being off work for longer than one month in 2007 and 2008.
More than 50% of Workers Have Pay Cut!
More than half of workers in the UK have had to have their pay cut, benefits removed or hours reduced.
Starting Salaries Fall for the Eighth Consecutive Month
The monthly Report on Jobs by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and professional services firm KPMG, are showing on average starting salaries for permanent and temporary staff are continuing to fall for the eighth month running.
Council Worker Wins £66k for Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal
Mid Sussex District Council have had to award a council worker £66,000 in compensation, the Daily Mail reports.
Agency Staff Seen as Second Class
A poll by YouGov has found that Agency workers feel they are treated as second-class citizens.
Archdiocese of the Catholic Church held Vicariously Liable for Sexual Abuse
The recent Court of Appeal case of MAGA v Trustees of the Birmingham Archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church [2010] is extremely interesting and topical.
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