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The real meaning of no win no fee
The term no win no fee is frequently used but what is the real meaning of no win no fee? The answer is that the term no win no fee means different things to different providers, so it is important to check that the terms are right for you before entering into an...
Ill health capability dismissal – an introduction
Whether you are an employer or an employee, you may be unclear about what should happen when an employee is absent from work due to ill health. This blog will explain what an ill health capability dismissal is and what steps should be taken for an ill health...
Employment contract advice for employees
It is easy to view signing a contract as a routine part of starting a job, but understanding what you are agreeing to and protecting your interests from the start is crucial. That being so, employment contract advice for employees is important, but is often not...
What is victimisation at work?
There is often confusion about what victimisation is. The term is often used to mean to be treated badly. However, there is a legal definition of victimisation which is far more specific than that. This blog will answer the question ‘what is victimisation at work?’ in...
Human resources advice for employees: ways it can help
Human resources (HR) advice for employees can be invaluable. It is common for employees to be aware that HR, from within their organisation, may be able to help. If you would like to find out more about the support that may be available from internal HR, read our...
Return to work meetings – an overview
Although many of us may have heard of return to work meetings (or back to work meetings) employees and employers are often confused about what the purpose of a return to work meeting is and the benefits that return to work meetings have for both the employee and the...
What’s involved in Employment Tribunal proceedings?
Many of us may have heard of an Employment Tribunal but not know anything about it. This blog will answer the question ‘what’s involved in Employment Tribunal proceedings?’ and provide guidance on next steps. What's involved in Employment Tribunal...
What is a COT3 agreement?
This blog aims to answer the question ‘what is a COT3 agreement?’ We also consider when COT3 agreements could be used and the advantages of alternative dispute resolution. A COT3 agreement is a legally binding document that represents a settlement reached between the...
What are consultation meetings?
What are consultation meetings? Consultation meetings are required when employees are at risk of redundancy. The purpose of the consultation process is essentially to inform the employee of the situation: that their role (and other roles if applicable) is at risk of...
What does a phased return to work mean?
What does a phased return to work mean? We may think we know what a phased return is, but what does a phased return to work mean? A phased return to work is an arrangement which is agreed between an employee and their employer. It is typically used after a long...
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