Free compromise agreement helpline
We offer a free compromise agreement helpline to employees If you have been offered, or think you are about to be offered, an employment compromise agreement then our expert lawyers … Continue reading “Free compromise agreement helpline”
Tax and Settlement Agreements
Tax and Settlement Agreements : Why it is important to take expert legal advice. When a Settlement Agreement is entered into an employee can agree to waive their rights to bring … Continue reading “Tax and Settlement Agreements”
Settlement agreements and references
We are often asked about Settlement agreements and references. Employers are not usually under any legal obligation to provide a former employee with a reference, though thet must provide one … Continue reading “Settlement agreements and references”
Compensation for Employees Paid by Commission Following ECJ Holiday Pay Decision
We look at a new holiday pay ruling in Lock v British Gas Trading Ltd ECJ 22.5.14 (C-539/12), and predict a flurry of claims for compensation for employees paid by … Continue reading “Compensation for Employees Paid by Commission Following ECJ Holiday Pay Decision”
The risks of imprecise wording in settlement agreements
Wording in settlement agreements: Solicitor Emma Napper explains why it is so important that correct and precise wording is used in a settlement agreement In a case in the Technology … Continue reading “The risks of imprecise wording in settlement agreements”
Settlement Agreements under the Equality Act 2010
Settlement Agreement Solicitor, Emma Napper, on an Amendment to the Act that clarifies the definition of ‘Independent Adviser’. For the past year or so, academics and lawyers have been having … Continue reading “Settlement Agreements under the Equality Act 2010”
Why is there usually a Tax Indemnity in a Settlement Agreement?
A Specialist Settlement Agreement solicitor looks at why most Settlement Agreements contain a tax indemnity clause The first £30,000 of an employment termination payment is usually exempt from tax, but … Continue reading “Why is there usually a Tax Indemnity in a Settlement Agreement?”
How Far can an Indemnity in a Settlement Agreement be Expected to go?
A specialist Settlement Agreement Solicitor examines the effectiveness of an indemnity in a Settlement Agreement. In the case of Coulson v Newsgroup Newspapers in the high court a judge placed … Continue reading “How Far can an Indemnity in a Settlement Agreement be Expected to go?”
Settlement Agreements – Scottish Law and English Law Similarities.
Solicitor Lee Dawkins takes a look at an unusual aspect of the law governing Settlement Agreements north and south of the border. In most instances a solicitor who is qualified … Continue reading “Settlement Agreements – Scottish Law and English Law Similarities.”
Enhanced Redundancy Packages and Settlement Agreements
Sam Hannon reviews the decision in Geoffrey Garatt v Mirror Group Newspapers Limited 2011 and assesses its impact on the use of Settlement Agreements In an important judicial decision it … Continue reading “Enhanced Redundancy Packages and Settlement Agreements”
Settlement Agreements and Legal Advice
We review a decision which highlights the importance of obtaining the best possible legal advice before signing a Settlement Agreement. For a Settlement Agreement to be binding, there are a … Continue reading “Settlement Agreements and Legal Advice”
Government’s Aim to Free Businesses from Red Tape Set to Impact on Employment Law
We assess what the reforms are likely to mean for employment law and Settlement Agreements The Business Secretary, has announced a range of measures to reduce the amount of red … Continue reading “Government’s Aim to Free Businesses from Red Tape Set to Impact on Employment Law”
Reform of the Employment Tribunal System
The government plans to consult on proposals to reform the Employment Tribunal system and qualifying periods for unfair dismissal. The proposals include: sending all unfair dismissal claims to ACAS to … Continue reading “Reform of the Employment Tribunal System”
