blairtoner An employer can enforce contractual restrictions after termination of employment, which is a complex and often misunderstood area of law. The restrictions after termination of employment (usually referred to as restrictive covenants) can dictate your next professional steps and bind you legally even beyond your last day on the payroll. From non-compete clauses that restrict … Read more
How Is An Employee Selected for Redundancy? If you are facing potential redundancy, your employer must use fair redundancy selection criteria when choosing which employees to put at risk of redundancy and dismissal. Their choice cannot be based on protected characteristics (see discrimination) such as age, race, disability or gender or for any other unfair … Read more
An employee with at least 2 years of service is entitled to redundancy pay if they are made redundant. Understanding redundancy pay tax is essential if you are at risk of redundancy. You will also want to understand if there has been an Unfair Dismissal and if the procedure of redundancy was fair. What is … Read more
We are often asked if we are No Win No Fee Solicitors For Employment. The answer depends on your situation and legal issue. An element of our Exit With Compensation Package is often funded using a no win no fee (the negotiation phase), but we require a fixed fee up front to cover Phase 1, … Read more
Facing redundancy can be daunting. The procedure of redundancy is important to understand at the outset. Our expert employment lawyers list their top legal tips for dealing with redundancy and ensuring that your rights and interests are protected during this difficult time. Please note, you must have at least 2 years of continuous service as … Read more
Mental Health At Work is a common issue and often raises issues in relation to disability discrimination. It is essential to fully understand your rights if you have a mental health issue that is impacting your working life, which includes work-related stress and anxiety. In this article, we cover newly updated guidance on mental health … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Settlement Agreement Solicitor Near You Are you facing a legal dispute and need a settlement agreement solicitor? Finding the right professional to assist you in resolving your legal matters can be a daunting task. But fear not! In this ultimate guide, we will walk you through the steps … Read more
What Are Fair Reasons For Dismissal? If you have been an employee for at least 2-years, then your employer can only lawfully dismiss you if they have a fair reason for doing so. There are 5 fair reasons for dismissal. If you are unfairly dismissed, you may be able to make a legal claim against … Read more
We are often asked how is holiday pay calculated. Holiday pay can be a complicated area and some recent changes are being made in 2024, which we summarise below. New changes to employees’ holiday pay and entitlement Changes are being made in 2024 to employees’ holiday pay and entitlement under the Working Time Regulations. The … Read more
Receiving a settlement agreement can be a complex and confusing time. Settlement agreements are most often used to end employment relationships on agreed terms or settle disputes between employers and employees. Either way, the employee must seek independent legal advice on the terms of the settlement agreement to ensure the implications of signing are understood. … Read more
“I have instructed Blair Toner in a wide range of employment matters. Having witnessed Blair in action at the employment tribunal, I have first-hand experience of his abilities and skills. His attention to detail and knowledge of the minutest details of the legislation is most impressive, and is what makes him stand out as one of the best advocates I have instructed.”
“Mr Toner provided me with an outstanding service throughout my long and difficult case. Always available to communicate with, he never ceased to amaze me with not only his extensive legal knowledge but also his patience/ ability to translate it into easily understandable English. To quote the opposing Barrister at the opening of my cross examination she described our Witness Statement as ‘forensic’ – needless to say we had a very successful outcome. If I had to sum up Mr Toner’s service in just one word – Outstanding – would be the only word I would need. I always felt he was at least one step ahead of the opposition and in the end that proved to be the case. Thank you Mr Toner.”
“This is the second case that Blair has dealt with for me, after having the misfortune of being in a similar position a number of years ago. The matter is finalised now, and Blair’s experience came through again, with a positive outcome for the 2nd time.”
“I came across Toner legal via a Google search online. Sadly I needed their service due to disability discrimination and harassment in the work place. I suffer with anxiety too , however the way Adam conducted himself from start to finish made it less stressful than I initially thought. Although at times I kept email and texting when feeling stressed and confused with how I was being treated by my employer, this was not an issue for Adam. He managed our case and got an excellent settlement.”
“I had a long drawn out employment professional negligence claim which Blair took on. From start to finish I was extremely impressed by his professionalism and handling of a very difficult case. Blair handled the negotiations with my insurer, which was greatly appreciated. I received a final settlement which I was very pleased with,and I would highly recommend Blair and the Toner legal team.”