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Should I give my employees a contract of employment?

Should I give my employees a contract of employment? Settlement Agreement

The simple answer is yes. Firstly, it avoids dispute later if terms between the parties are recorded in writing. It is much clearer than having an oral agreement which can be questioned later. It is also a legal requirement that all employees are given certain information as set out in s1 of the Employment Rights […]

How much holiday am I entitled to?

How much holiday am I entitled to? uplift in discrimination cases

There are two types of holiday entitlement. The basic minimum entitlement set down in law is called statutory holiday entitlement. Your contract of employment can provide for more generous holiday entitlements than statutory holiday entitlements but it cannot give you less. If you work full-time set days then your statutory holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks […]

I am 56 years old and have been with my employer for 10 years how much redundancy pay will I get?

I am 56 years old and have been with my employer for 10 years how much redundancy pay will I get? statutory payment increases April 2017

Assuming that you are an employee and meet the definition of a redundant employee then there is a set way that redundancy pay is calculated. It is based on complete years of service so for these purposes I have assumed that you have ten complete years. Your calculation is based on your age and will […]

Mr M, Employee, Thrapston

After feeling stressed and very anxious about my work situation without knowing how the situation would end, I was glad and relieved to have got in touch with Sarah King at Excello Law. I found Sarah very professional, approachable, honest and she put my mind at ease which helped me through a very difficult stage, […]