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Introduction When an employee enters into an employment relationship with a new employer they should be issued with a written contract of employment at the beginning of their employment, setting out the terms and conditions of that employment. Once this contract is signed by both parties it is a binding document and enforceable by a …

The abolition of Employment Tribunal (ET) fees in July 2017 seems to have resulted in a widely-expected – and significant – increase in ET claims, according to UK Government statistics published this week. ET fees were in force from 29 July 2013 to 26 July 2017, at which time the Supreme Court declared the existing …

Are you considering a new job? This time of year can be a time for reflection and a time to consider changes in the New Year. For some, this could mean a change of employment. For any employee entering into new employment, they should be issued with a written contract of employment from their employers. …

The clocks have gone back and the dark nights and cold weather has arrived, which must mean one thing: winter. This season of the year can bring new challenges for an employer to face. We have listed below some issues which employers may be faced with this winter and some tips for employers on how …

Introduction During an investigation into misconduct an employer may deem it necessary to suspend the employee pending investigation. This can sometimes be deemed necessary in a case where they believe the employee continuing to be in the workplace may tarnish the investigation, for example there may be concerns that the employee under investigation will try …