Your employer might have offered you a settlement agreement and mentioned that if you don’t sign it, the only other alternative will be to take you through a disciplinary process. If you decide not to sign the settlement agreement, your employer can take you through a disciplinary process if they are dissatisfied with the … Read more
If you are having problems at work and you have been offered a settlement agreement that seems unfair, you might be able to make a claim at the Employment Tribunal against your employer. An employment solicitor will be able to tell you if the settlement agreement terms are fair. If you have not been … Read more
What is Redundancy? Redundancy is when an employer dismisses an employee from their employment, usually to reduce the total number of employees that are employed by the company. Employment law guidelines In the UK, redundancy is governed by employment law. This means that employers must follow strict guidelines before making any redundancies. … Read more
No. Although both deal with the dismissal of an employee, they are different. The difference is, redundancy is a longer, formal process involving a notice period, redundancy pay and sometimes the option to move into a different job role. The settlement agreement process is quicker and is a negotiated legally binding contract in … Read more
