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March 18th, 2010
Why do I need a solicitor?
Because the law says you can’t sign a Compromise Agreement without having taken the advice of a qualified lawyer, or a certified trade union official or advice centre worker. All of these advisers must be covered by indemnity insurance.
What should I expect from my solicitor?
The [...]
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March 18th, 2010
Summary
How Marsha Thompson secured a Compromise Agreement containing a sum of £15,000 and a favourable reference for her client.
The situation
Shirley had worked as a director for a large company for more than 10 years where she was subject to a campaign of bullying and intimidation by her manager. She had [...]
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March 8th, 2010
Fiona Martin answers a question on signing off multiple Compromise Agreements
Q: I am about to make 20 people redundant and I am offering enhanced terms. I want to use Compromise Agreements. Could I ask one law firm to represent all my employees so that all the Compromise Agreements are [...]
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February 23rd, 2010
The new Digital Media HR Group set up by martin searle solicitors, Relentless Software and Madgex, is holding its second meeting
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February 9th, 2010
martin searle solicitors has launched a Compromise Agreement advice service for employers and trade unions.
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February 9th, 2010
The Wired Sussex Media Jobs + Skills Fair (12 - 6pm, Corn Exchange, Brighton) is aimed at sixth formers and students, graduates
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February 8th, 2010
Fiona Martin, employment law solicitor at martin searle solicitors, is to address a GP Forum Practice Management event on Thursday, March 25,
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February 4th, 2010
Summary
How martin searle solicitors’ employment team assisted a trade union where its members’ terms and conditions were varied and the Compromise Agreements compensated for this. This was to ensure that employees did not resign and claim constructive dismissal. By signing the Compromise Agreement they waived their right to bring a [...]
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February 4th, 2010
Summary
How martin searle solicitors‘ bulk sign-off service for Compromise Agreements helped a local employer which was restructuring and reducing its workforce by nearly 20 people.
The situation
The managing director contacted us after the company had been through the redundancy process and had reached agreements with the trade unions on agreed selection [...]
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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.
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