employment, dismissal and grievance

All employees have a right to be treated fairly in the workplace. Sometimes you may feel this is not happening and want to bring the matter to your employer’s attention. Very often you can raise a grievance informally through a conversation with your manager. If this does not resolve the issue, or if the matter […]

 

Sometimes a business is not doing well or has to reorganise to meet the needs of its customers or clients. Other times, due to mergers and acquisitions, it is necessary to change the profile of the workforce to meet new commercial challenges. In each of these cases, the role you were employed to do could […]

 

Sometimes things at work don’t go well and there may be performance-related issues or concerns about your illness-related absence. If matters are not resolved, your employer may decide to terminate your contract by way of dismissal. This is generally referred to as a capability dismissal as it relates to an issue with your skill, aptitude […]

 

In a world which contains the ‘internet of things’ it is perhaps inevitable that a lot of business is conducted via the internet either website or email. As such employers generally have in place email and internet policies to provide a framework for conduct and usage. Here we look at what such a policy may […]

 

We are increasingly receiving requests for advice on matters concerning gender recognition, what it means and how individuals may be treated under the law if they are transgender or ‘trans’ as it is commonly referred to. Please note that whilst The Equality Act 2010 refers to someone changing their gender as transsexual, we recognise this […]

 

Sometimes an employee’s relationship with their employer breaks down and cannot be repaired. We speak to many employees who feel this has happened to them and are wanting to know what they can do if the situation cannot be resolved. Some callers have heard the words ‘constructive dismissal’ and want to know about it and if it […]

 

An employer-employee relationship is not always plain sailing and occasionally there are times when an employee may find themselves subject to disciplinary action. Employers and employees should try to resolve these matters within the workplace. Where this is not possible, your employer may consider using an independent third-party to help resolve the issue, such as […]

 

In some instances an employer and employee may agree to go their separate ways. This generally happens when the relationship has broken down and it is agreed the employee will leave and find alternative employment. In some circumstances, an employer may be concerned about future claims and offer the employee a settlement agreement to avoid […]

 

It may be the case that your employer’s business, or part of it, is transferred to another business. Similarly, it may be that your employer takes over an existing business or part of it. In those circumstances, all or some employees may be transferred with the business. If this happens, you could be protected under the Transfer […]

 

Good employment practices should generally encourage employers to develop and embrace diversity in the workplace.  But what does ‘diversity’ mean and what should employees expect from employers? The meaning of ‘diversity’ for these purposes is usually a reference to a workforce made up of individuals with a wide range of characteristics and experiences. Some of […]