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As a result of Brexit, the UK is free to put in place its own immigration system. Consequently, the government has introduced a number of new visa routes which shall be effective from 2022. The aims of the new system The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has declared that he intends to make Britain the “best place […]
A Settlement Agreement (formerly known as a Compromise Agreement) is a legally binding agreement between you and your employer. This usually provides for a severance payment by the employer in return for your agreement not to pursue any claims in a Tribunal or a Court. At Davenport Solicitors, we are experts in helping both employers […]
Under a Settlement Agreement, it is likely that an outgoing employee will want to secure a reference for their new employment. There is no requirement on any business to provide a reference to an outgoing employee unless they are in a regulated industry, such as banking, finance, or care. There is no requirement for an […]
As employers it is important to understand why flexible working applications are made, how to handle them and in which circumstances it may be refused. The right for employees to request flexible working has been enshrined in law since at least 2003 but the issue has perhaps never been as pertinent as it is now. […]
On 23 August 2021, the Kickstart scheme was launched, which allow employers to bid for funding to create new employment opportunities for 16-24-year-olds. This article shall focus on the implications of the scheme on Employers. What is the Kickstart Scheme? Under the Kickstart scheme, the DWP and Grant Recipients (the Employer) enter into a legally […]
Settlement Agreements and Compromise Agreements are often confused. In this post, we look at the difference between compromise agreement and settlement agreement. [lwptoc numeration=”none”] What is a Compromise Agreement? A compromise agreement is a legally binding agreement between a business and an employee under which the employee agrees to settle their potential claims and in […]
The government’s “work from home” has ended and therefore, employers may be considering introducing a no jab, no job policy. This article shall consider the legal implications of attempting to enforce such a policy. [lwptoc] What are employers and employees’ health and safety duties? All employers have a common law duty implied into their contracts […]
As the commuter lines gear back to normality, managing a safe return of your is imperative to keep your business in compliance with its duties and all involved, safe from the continued threat of Covid. Although much has been done to mitigate the effects of the virus, a full return to normal still requires caution […]
If you have received a settlement agreement or you are considering proposing one, read this before you move forward. [lwptoc numeration=”none”] What is a Settlement Agreement? A Settlement Agreement (formerly known as a Compromise Agreement) is a legally binding agreement between you and your employer. This usually provides for a severance payment by the employer […]
