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Are employees in the UK protected by law?
There are two parties in a working relationship – the employer and the employee – and each has their own objectives.
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‘CoCo’ – Who Are We?
‘CoCo’ stands for the Corporate & Commercial team here at Wilson Browne. Our team has…
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Celebrating Employee Ownership – why make the move?
Today, the Employee Ownership Association celebrates its 11th annual Employee Ownership Day. In keeping with the spirit of the day, I wanted to talk about employee ownership and the impact that it can have on your business.
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Is a Settlement Agreement the Same as Redundancy?
A settlement agreement is an alternative to redundancy, but it’s not the same thing as redundancy.
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Should I Accept the First Settlement Agreement Offer?
If your employer proposes a settlement agreement, you don’t have to take the first offer on the table. Reaching a settlement agreement is a process of negotiation, and to get a better deal you need to prepare to make a counter offer.
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Selling Charitable Land
There have been regulations and restrictions about selling charity land for many decades now and the regulations have been revisited a number of times; the latest revisions are due to land this month (June 2023) and aim to provide a bit more flexibility whilst retaining the required protections.
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Does a Settlement Agreement Need to be Witnessed?
A settlement agreement does not have to be witnessed. As soon as it is signed by both parties, it becomes legally binding. However, some settlement agreements ask for a witness as added verification, and some employers prefer this.
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New laws in place to protect parents and carers within their employment.
On May 25 2023 three new Acts in respect of ‘family-friendly’ working rights received Royal Assent, meaning they will become law in England and Wales. Once in force (the commencement date is still awaited), these new laws will increase protection afforded to parents and carers during their employment.
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How do you invalidate a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement can only be legally valid in preventing an employee from bringing a claim if it complies with several specific requirements. Find out more in this article.
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Hush Holidays – What are they and how should employers deal with employees taking ‘hush holidays’?
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way we work and travel. With the rise of remote working, a new travel trend has emerged – the ‘hush holiday’. This trend involves employees harnessing the ability to site their remote working in locations other than their home – such as by a pool in a holiday location; without using annual leave entitlement.
