As has been widely reported in the media, we have had another holiday pay case which may cause employers concern. The EAT has handed down its decision in the Bear Scotland v Fulton & others, which has held that holiday pay needs to be further expanded. Workers are entitled to be paid normal non-guaranteed overtime as […]
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Shared parental leave guidance
In preparation for the forthcoming family friendly changes to legislation, the Government has issued two forms of guidance on shared parental leave. The first is for employers and explains the changes which will take effect for babies due to be born on or after 1st October 2015 and is a guide for employers. You can read this here. […]
Why do employers offer settlement agreements?
Firstly, what is a settlement agreement? Well it is a legally binding agreement usually between an employee and their employer whereby the employer offers the employee a lump sum in excess of their normal entitlement to compromise any employment claims they may have. It must meet certain legal requirements to be a valid settlement agreement one […]