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Employee services
Settlement agreements are documents used by employers to ensure that an employee who is leaving their employment or who is in dispute with the employer settles any potential claims they could bring. In return, the employee usually receiving an agreed sum of money.
Before you sign an agreement, our specialist team can check the contents are in your own best interest, and advise you of any negotiations. We can even negotiate on your behalf.
Whereas once the only types of discrimination claim that employees could bring were in the categories of sex or race discrimination, there are now several other types of discrimination that can give rise to a claim.
In addition to the two types of discrimination already mentioned, employees are protected against disability discrimination, discrimination on the grounds of religion, belief or sexual orientation, as well as age discrimination. It is also unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the grounds of part time status or because they are employed on a fixed term contract.
It is important that you speak to a solicitor in this field if you are suffering from any of the above.
A claim for unfair dismissal may be made if an employee feels as though they have been
unfairly selected for redundancy, dismissed without good reason, or if the employer has
not followed a fair procedure.
Unfair dismissal is separate from a constructive unfair dismissal, which is where an
employee resigns following a fundamental breach of contract by their employer. In cases of
constructive unfair dismissal, it is necessary for you to resign reasonably promptly in
response to a fundamental breach of contract by your employer.
We strongly advise that you should seek legal advice when deciding whether to resign in this
manner. Whether you want to claim for unfair dismissal or constructive unfair dismissal,
our team of employment solicitors are able to advise you.
Consulting a solicitor when your employer is making redundancies can be crucial to ensure that your rights are protected and the process is conducted fairly. We can help you understand if the redundancy is genuine, advise on whether the correct procedures and consultations have been followed, and ensure you receive any entitled redundancy pay.
We can also assist if there are signs of discrimination or if you believe the redundancy is being used as a pretext for unfair dismissal. Seeking legal advice can provide clarity and support during this challenging time.
It is incredibly distressing to feel unfairly treated at work. Our legal team can help you by advising you on your rights and the appropriate steps to take.
We can also support you in negotiations with you employer to help improve the situation and, if necessary, represent you in legal proceedings such as employment tribunals. WE can ensure that your case is handled professionally, increasing the likelihood of a fair resolution.
If you feel as though you have been unfairly treated in the workplace or are dissatisfied with
something your employer has done, it is usually advisable that you raise a written grievance
unless the problem can be resolved informally.
A Protective Award claim is a legal remedy available to employees when their employer fails to comply with legal obligations during redundancy processes, such as not consulting the workforce or their representatives adequately. This award is intended to compensate affected employees for the lack of proper consultation, potentially granting them up to 90 day’s pay.
You and your colleagues will need a solicitor to assist in receiving the maximum compensation amount you’re entitled to.