What is a Settlement Agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee which brings the employee’s employment to an end. In essence, the employer terminates the employee’s employment in return for paying the employee a sum of money.
Restrictive Covenants
Restrictive covenant clauses within employment contracts restrain how employees can act in the future.
Neurodiversity and Disability Discrimination Law
Many employers have become increasingly adept over the years at understanding the difficulties that can be encountered by disabled employees and the additional measures that may need to be put in place to compensate for those difficulties and enable the disabled employee to participate effectively in the workplace.
UK Data Protection Update
New government proposals aim to reduce the existing regulatory & compliance related burden for UK based employers and organisations.
Unopposed Lease Renewal: What is the Court’s Approach to New Lease Terms?
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act) allows business tenants’ leases to continue after the fixed term expiry date. Either party can then apply to court for a new lease to be entered into. The parties will negotiate the new terms but if they are unable to reach agreement the court can decide.
Does a lottery winner need a legal adviser?
A winning the lottery ticket would also be a ticket to the good life surely? While lottery winnings in the UK are tax-free, inheritance tax can take a significant portion of your fortune if proper planning isn’t in place.