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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...
Fit note: guidance for employers
Fit note: guidance for employers It is widely accepted that employee wellbeing is crucial for both the employees concerned and the organisation as a whole. However, navigating issues relating to employee absence can be challenging for employers. This blog is intended...
What to say (and do) when an employee resigns
What to say (and do) when an employee resigns Knowing what to say when an employee resigns can be challenging. However, employee resignations are inevitable at some point. Whether an employee is leaving for personal reasons, career growth, or pursuing new...
When would you be put on garden leave?
When would you be put on garden leave? An employee may be put on garden leave during their notice period. During garden leave an employee will typically not be expected to be present at the workplace or to undertake work. However, the employee may be expected to...
What happens at an employment tribunal preliminary hearing?
What happens at an Employment Tribunal preliminary hearing? At an Employment Tribunal preliminary hearing, an Employment Tribunal judge may deal with case management matters or certain substantive issues. Case management issues may be, for example, to determine the...
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