Archive for the ‘compromise agreements’ Category

Compromise Agreements can bring that ‘Happily ever after’ ending….

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

22nd December

Good news! We have today heard that Miss White has made a full recovery from her unfortunate accident with a poisoned apple. (Now also recorded in the accident book, following the hasty implementation of an updated health and safety policy by her employers). (more…)

What’s your policy on employee references?

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

There are so many misconceptions about references for employees:  Employees commonly believe that their employer has to give them a reference and that they can’t say anything bad about them.  Some employers believe that they can put anything they wish in a reference as long as it represents their own beliefs, while others think that only a written reference can be held against them so they can say whatever they like ‘unofficially’ in a verbal reference  or in an ‘off the record’ email. None of this is true!  (more…)

Do big names and city prices get you a better employment law service?

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Generally in life we believe you get what you pay for – the more we pay the better the quality of service or product we will get. But is this always the case?

A client came in to see us with his Compromise Agreement.  As is customary his employer was offering to contribute towards his legal costs, but they were offering only the minimum amount of £250 plus VAT.  They had given him a list of three firms of solicitors (more…)

Where do you go for your employment law advice? Our top 10 tips.

Friday, August 6th, 2010

The web is a wonderful place but if you put “employment law” into your Google search you will come up with over 48 million results.  Among the first pages alone you will find solicitors, employment law specialists, lawyers, information sites, charities, claims companies, employee bodies, employer bodies and a whole host of directories.  How can you possibly be sure you are getting accurate and up to date information from people who really know what they are talking about?    Here are our top 10 tips for getting the best out of your internet search:

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