Redundancies can unfortunately be an inevitable part of running a business. If they do become a necessity, it’s essential to follow correct procedures at every stage in the process. Failure to do so could see you embroiled in costly employment tribunal cases, which can have a detrimental effect on your business. This is why understanding…

Designed to promote an amicable resolution to company disputes, settlement agreements were introduced in July 2013. Their aim is to encourage both parties to sort out their differences within the organisation itself, without resorting to employment tribunals.  The existence of settlement agreements will typically slip under the radar of employees, at least until they are…

Also referred to as “restrictive covenants”, post termination restrictions are designed to limit certain activities by former employees and protect businesses from potential harm. They represent a delicate balancing act between employers needing to preserve their interests and former workers wanting to freely pursue new opportunities. If businesses and individuals wish to avoid the prospect…

Whistleblowing can be an important way of highlighting wrongdoing in the workplace. In ‘blowing the whistle’, an individual will be protected by law from any adverse effects from the disclosure — such as demotion, dismissal, or a deterioration in the working environment. If any of this does happen, the employee will have the right to…