When an employee is dismissed as ‘redundant’ the employer is indicating that this role is no longer required. This is a simple concept, but the law surrounding redundancy can be complicated.
In addition, different legal obligations apply depending on the number of employees you plan to make redundant.
Reform of the law relating to Wills on the agenda again
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Wills & probate
The Law Commission recently published a supplementary consultation relating to Wills and how the law established by a Victorian statute could be modernised for the 21st century.
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Tom Chiffers
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Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important
Commercial litigation and disputes
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The Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) was initially introduced in July 2001 to provide a framework for parties involved in claims of professional negligence to engage in early discussions before starting formal legal proceedings.
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John Flint
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A restrictive covenant is a clause in a contract that protects your business if a member of staff leaves. They aim to prevent an employee from joining a competitor for a limited period, from soliciting or working with customers or from soliciting or employing your staff. Without proper covenants in place, particularly for executive roles, your business is at risk.
As your business grows and evolves, restructuring and reorganisation is often inevitable. The need for change can also arise during times of economic uncertainty, when challenging decisions must be made. Managing the process correctly plays a crucial role in the long-term health of your business and taking advice early is critical to ensure the legal risks are effectively managed.
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract that typically seeks to end an employer-employee relationship with the waiver of statutory and contractual employment law claims. It is often used when an employee is dismissed or made redundant, but they can be used while an employee is still employed, depending on the circumstances.
