Employment Law & Workplace Issues

How Will the Employment Rights Act 2025 Affect Settlement Agreements? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is one of the most significant changes to UK employment law in a generation. From 1 January 2027,

If you act as a whistleblower, your employer may attempt to terminate your employment by offering a settlement agreement. In the UK, a whistleblower is an employee who makes a ‘protected disclosure’

Losing your job, or facing the prospect of it, is one of the most stressful experiences in working life. Whether you have been dismissed by your employer, handed a settlement agreement, or told your

In UK employment law, a protected conversation is a legal process set out under section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It allows an employer and employee to discuss ending employment on agreed

Workplace problems often feel overwhelming. This is particularly true when your income and career are at stake. You might be facing disciplinary action you feel is unfair, experiencing treatment that

A settlement agreement can usually be negotiated. However, whether you should negotiate depends on the strength of your situation and the size of the offer you’ve received. Strong legal claims, such

One of the common reasons employees are offered settlement agreements is because of a workplace dispute involving discrimination. UK employment law recognises several types of discrimination. These

Workplace disputes can arise for many different reasons. They are often more common than employees realise. In some situations, an employer may start a performance management process. This usually involves

Employees experience lots of different types of issues in the workplace. Often the first thing to do when concerns arise within the workplace is to address this informally with your employer. How to