Andrew Paton Going through a performance improvement plan UK can be a tough time at work. When disabilities intersect with performance improvement plans, navigating the process can be even more complex. This guide aims to demystify performance improvement plan disability issues, focusing on employees’ rights, ensuring reasonable adjustments, and maintaining legal compliance. Expect to find clear guidance to … Read more
If you’ve been offered payment in lieu of notice, or need to calculate it, understanding how it works is crucial. This guide will navigate you through the legalities and calculation methods, ensuring you’re equipped to handle this immediate financial compensation confidently. Expect clear insights without the legal jargon – just practical information tailored to your … Read more
Feeling compelled to resign due to your employer’s conduct? If you have at least 2-years of continuous service as an employee, then you may have been constructively dismissed or be in a “constructive dismissal” situation. If you are still employed, you may be in a good position to negotiate a lucrative exit. If you have … Read more
Faced with a job termination, you might be wondering, do I have a claim for wrongful dismissal or unfair dismissal? Understanding the distinction is vital: wrongful dismissal breaches your contract, whereas unfair dismissal violates your statutory rights. This article cuts straight to the heart of wrongful dismissal vs unfair dismissal, offering clarity on each term, … Read more
When resolving disputes, using ‘without prejudice’ (aka “WP”) can safeguard your discussions. This article explains when and how to use ‘without prejudice’ in negotiations, helping you keep your conversations secure and your positions intact. Key Takeaways The ‘without prejudice’ rule is vital for candid settlement discussions in legal disputes by ensuring communications made during attempts … Read more
The case study below (a real example) is a common situation for us, which is where we work with an employee who wants an Employee Severance Package. We specialise in this area and offer an Exit With Compensation Package designed for this situation. We are contacted by someone going through issues at work. They are … Read more
Brief Background The case involved a dismissal and perceived discrimination (specifically, perceived disability discrimination) Mr. Lee was injured at work, which caused a lengthy period of absence. This resulted in Mr. Lee being dismissed. He was still waiting for treatment when he was dismissed. Mr. Lee appealed his dismissal, and when he attended the appeal, … Read more
If you are looking for unfair dismissal claim under 2 years, then our case study below will help you. Below is a case study (from a real case) where we helped our client obtain financial compensation after she was dismissed with less than two years of service. There are various types of claims that do … Read more
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