When it comes to redundancy, it is vital to follow the correct procedure, including the correct redundancy consultation process. A genuine redundancy situation can result in a finding of unfair dismissal at Employment Tribunal if you do not adhere to the correct processes.
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Redundancy Advice for Employers Factsheet
January 20th, 2011
Legal Advice for Employees Dealing with Redundancy Factsheet
January 20th, 2011
If you are being made redundant, you are entitled to be satisfied redundancy is the real reason for your dismissal.
Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination Factsheet
January 20th, 2011
What is pregnancy and maternity discrimination?
The Sex Discrimination Act specifically prohibited discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy or maternity leave. Since October 2010 this type of discrimination has been unlawful under the Equality Act.
Discrimination on these grounds is deemed to be automatic discrimination without the need to provide a male comparator. [...]
Flexible Working Factsheet
January 20th, 2011
Flexible working: the basics
The right to request flexible working was introduced under the Employment Act 2002 and came into force on April 6, 2003. Secondary regulations set out the eligibility and procedural requirements. Together this legislation is known as the right to request legislation.
The right to request consists of:
A right [...]
Factsheet: Compromise Agreement Tax Implications
May 17th, 2010
This factsheet sets out the tax implications of a Compromise Agreement payment.
Compromise Agreement Factsheet for Employers
January 18th, 2010
This factsheet explains how a Compromise Agreement works so you can decide whether this should be used to terminate your employee’s contract of employment.
Factsheet: Compromise Agreement Advice for Employees
December 14th, 2009
This factsheet explains how a Compromise Agreement works and what happens when you are offered one by your employer.
Factsheet: Grievance Procedures under the Acas Code
November 30th, 2009
This expanded factsheet goes into more detail about the procedures required under a new code of practice for managing grievances which came into force on April 6, 2009.
Factsheet: Disciplinary Procedures under the Acas Code
November 29th, 2009
This expanded factsheet goes into more detail about the procedures required under the new code of practice for disciplinary issues and dismissal which came into force on April 6, 2009.
Diversity and Equality and the Recruitment Process Factsheet
October 10th, 2008
Effective recruitment is the key to having the people with the right skills, expertise and qualifications in the right jobs. Diversity and equality of opportunity should be central to the process. As well as getting the right person for the job, a fair and consistent process will help [...]
