Alongside the Code of Practice on Settlement Agreements formerly known as Compromise Agreements, ACAS has published a helpful guide. It is not a legal requirement to follow this and it does not have the same status as the Code of Practice I blogged about on the 23rd July 2013. This may however, assist employers with […]
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New caps on unfair dismissal claims
Another huge change comes into force on 29th July 2013, which is often neglected by the press but will impact on a huge number of people is the new cap on unfair dismissal claims. Following consultation, the cap on unfair dismissal claims will either be the current limit of £74,200 or one year’s gross pay […]
NHS spends £2m on confidentiality
The NHS has certainly been in the spotlight over recent weeks. There has been much said about the state of A&E and the 111 helpline service with several whistleblowers coming forward to give an insider’s view. The Telegraph blog has reported today that the NHS has spent £2m on gagging clauses. I have seen in […]