Blog
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...
Deductions from my salary without my consent – what can I do?
Deductions from my salary without my consent – what can I do? If you are thinking ‘there have been deductions from my salary without my consent – what can I do?’ This blog answers that very question. It will explain what to do if you think you have been underpaid and...
What is an ET1 form?
What is an ET1 form? An ET1 form is typically used by employees (or their representative) to set out the details of an Employment Tribunal claim against a former employer. ET1 forms require certain information to be provided. Additional details of the claims...
What does unauthorised absence mean?
What does unauthorised absence mean? Unauthorised absence typically means that an employee is not at work, when expected to be, and the employee has not obtained prior approval from their employer or has not provided a reason for the absence. An employer may regard an...
Why do you write without prejudice on a letter?
Why do you write without prejudice on a letter? Because labelling correspondence as without prejudice, subject to the necessary conditions being met, means the material cannot be included as evidence in Employment Tribunal proceedings, and is therefore...
Need more info on our services?
