http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Copyright (c) 2012 Alison Withers While so many people are unemployed and competition for jobs is as fierce as it currently is in the UK in 2012 it is understandable that the main concern for job seekers and candidates is securing an interview or job o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://aliwithers.articlealley.com/the-basics-of-employment-regulations-and-conditions-for-employees-2425474.html 02nd May 2012 The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) attempts to make certain fairness when dismissing and employee. It stipulates that an employee was unfairly dismissed if: Fair Work Australia (FWA) decides the dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable the dismissal w... http://www.articlealley.com/http://reviewcompare.articlealley.com/the-fair-work-act-changes-the-landscape-for-unfair-dismissal-2405370.html 16th January 2012 Most claims in relation to termination of employment fall into three categories: unfair dismissals under the FW Act; dismissals otherwise prohibited under the FW Act; and Common law claims for wrongful dismissal. This section will cope with un... http://www.articlealley.com/http://reviewcompare.articlealley.com/termination-of-employment--unfair-dismissal-in-nsw-2404747.html 13th January 2012 As the economy continues in difficult times, employers appear to be increasingly confronted With the possibility of Creating employees redundant. How do you make this happen whilst still protecting yourself from a claim for unfair dismissal? Alternative... http://www.articlealley.com/http://reviewcompare.articlealley.com/redundancy-as-a-defence-to-unfair-dismissal-2404685.html 12th January 2012 Copyright (c) 2011 Julie Glynn If you are considering making a work accident claim, we understand you may have a number of concerns. Work Accident Solicitors want you to feel comfortable before you begin the claims process. That is why below we have ex... http://www.articlealley.com/http://julieglynn.articlealley.com/work-accident-claims--common-concerns-2367439.html 05th October 2011 You may be able to make a claim for unfair dismissal for any number of reasons; even if your contract with your employer ended, whether you left the business because of your own reasons, were made redundant or were even dismissed. There are three main typ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ben2.articlealley.com/legal-advice-about-dismissals-2367329.html 05th October 2011 Employment law is a very huge and complex system of the law, its regulations and provisions are in a constantly changing. Almost everyone will at some point need to seek legal advice regarding their employment, they will need to know their rights and what... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ben2.articlealley.com/legal-advice-about-employment-law-2352868.html 21st September 2011 Employment tribunals are where disputes between employers and employees take place after other attempts to resolve a dispute have failed. Employment Tribunals are generally a last resort to sort out problems between employers and employees. It is importan... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ben2.articlealley.com/employment-law-and-employment-tribunals-2332290.html 15th August 2011 Employers and employees of all businesses should know what legal aid is available for them. Legal aid will be able to give the best advice about various employment law issues where it is possible to make a claim, whether it will be successful or not, and ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ben2.articlealley.com/legal-aid-and-employment-law-2332199.html 15th August 2011 Employment law is something that has the potential to affect any one who is an employer or employee of a business, at any time during their life. It is a complex area of law that continually undergoes changes as individuals' rights and legislation develo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ben2.articlealley.com/employment-law-solicitors-2328148.html 08th August 2011 Taking legal action against an employer can be a daunting prospect, and can often carry significant financial and emotional implications. This article takes a closer look at the process of Employment Tribunals, from what they involve to different types of... http://www.articlealley.com/http://garystorer.articlealley.com/a-guide-to-employment-tribunals-2320251.html 25th July 2011 Who Are Our Clients? We act for companies or executives who require sound, professional advice and representation.Our aim is to protect their interests and achieve a realistic outcome in the circumstances.We act only for those executives whose packages... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nerhimzircon.articlealley.com/the-fair-work-act-2266904.html 07th June 2011 Copyright (c) 2011 Robert Gray Most people have heard reference being made to an Employment Tribunal but are often unsure of what it actually is, when it is used and whether it is a legally binding procedure. This article looks at the function of a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertgraysolicitor.articlealley.com/what-is-an-employment-tribunal-2244738.html 24th May 2011 Copyright (c) 2011 Nicholas Jervis If you have been injured in a slipping accident at work you may be wondering whether you are entitled to claim compensation, whether your job will be affected if you make a claim, and how much compensation you might... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nicholasjervis.articlealley.com/can-i-claim-compensation-for-my-slipping-accident-at-work-2234783.html 17th May 2011 Constructive dismissal has a lot of significance and some severe implications as well if it is proved in the court of law. It is a scenario where an employee is forced to resign owing to the mistreatment by an employer beyond the tolerance level, so much ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaelhussey2k1.articlealley.com/constructive-dismissal--significance-and-implications-2223710.html 11th May 2011 Unfair dismissal is not wrongful dismissal which is dismissal in violation or breach of an employment contract which can be adjudicated in the British court system. Unfair dismissal taken to the highest authority is a claim that belongs in the Employment ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://redundancylaw.articlealley.com/defining-unfair-dismissal-2223594.html 11th May 2011 A wrongful dismissal in Britain and Wales is generally about ending an employment contract prematurely or issues surrounding a breach of contract. A wrongful dismissal cannot be considered an unfair dismissal which is an entirely different action in most ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://redundancylaw.articlealley.com/understanding-a-wrongful-dismissal-2223592.html 11th May 2011 An employment tribunal is a term used in Britain and Wales which consists of three members who sit in judgment in the tribunal when there is a dispute between employers and employees of companies based in Britain and Wales. There is also an Employment Tri... http://www.articlealley.com/http://redundancylaw.articlealley.com/using-an-employment-tribunal-2223590.html 11th May 2011 Being made redundant can be incredibly stressful, and often creates feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. If you are facing redundancy, it is best to have as much information as possible to make the process less overwhelming. This article provides an ov... http://www.articlealley.com/http://garystorer.articlealley.com/redundancy-2219241.html 10th May 2011 Changes in the default retirement age (DRA) The default retirement age (DRA) will be abolished 1 October 2011. This means that employers will no longer be able to compulsorily retire employees when they reach 65 years of age. The background to the new ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://matt44.articlealley.com/a-simple-guide-to-the-main-points-of-the-default-retirement-age-changes-2166178.html 05th April 2011 Copyright (c) 2011 Robert Gray Discrimination in the workplace can take several forms including disability, race, age and sex. This article aims to look at some of the issues surrounding sex discrimination in the workplace, such as what it is, what... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertgraysolicitor.articlealley.com/sex-discrimination-in-the-workplace-2159673.html 01st April 2011 On 27 January 2011 the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) launched a consultation on wide-ranging reforms to the employment tribunal system. Resolving Workplace Disputes: A Consultation sets out a number of proposals, many of wh... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jamierock.articlealley.com/a-summary-of-the-governments-consultation-on-employment-tribunal-reform--part-1-2137034.html 23rd March 2011 You can make a claim against your employer if you believe that you may have been unfairly dismissed. Unfair dismissal claims made through Employment Tribunals rather than the normal court system. They have been specially set up to hear cases relating to b... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/how-can-i-make-a-claim-for-unfair-dismissal-2096703.html 07th March 2011 In the past employers were able to dismiss their employees for any reason and at any given time, just so long as they gave them their contractual notice, since the early 1970s a legislation has been in force which protects employees from being dismissed u... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/is-it-possible-for-anyone-claim-for-unfair-dismissal-2096363.html 07th March 2011 There are many situations where an employment solicitor could provide both employers and employees with some much needed legal assistance. Because employment is such a large part of our collective lives and because it is such a complex and technical area ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/what-type-of-claims-can-an-employment-solicitor-help-with-2089178.html 03rd March 2011 Claims of unfair dismissal and the compensation that can come with it could prove to be very difficult for a company. Businesses should come up with clear strategies to try and reduce these claims and create a better atmosphere in the workplace. If the em... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/how-to-prevent-unfair-dismissal-in-the-workplace-2078343.html 28th February 2011 If an employee wants to pursue their workplace related grievance to an Employment Tribunal it is essential that they know what kind of claims the Employment Tribunal are able to hear. They only hear claims related to a certain number of issues. It is also... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/types-claims-heard-by-the-employment-tribunal-2075831.html 28th February 2011 Say for instance, an employee has had a workplace related grievance and has brought it to the attention of their employer and they feel that the company's internal grievance procedures did not fully satisfy their expectations, then they are able to bring ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/what-happens-if-i-win-my-employment-tribunal-2075783.html 28th February 2011 Redundancy is a form of dismissal in which strategic business reasons are behind the decision instead of questions of ability or conduct on the part of the employees. Redundancy is known as a potentially fair form of dismissal as it is a situation where a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/employment-law--what-is-redundancy-2075616.html 28th February 2011 The best and most effective way for an employer to settle employment disputes ensure that they never occur in the first place. This statement can become a clear strategy that would help reduce the frequency and the intensity of disputes in the workplace, ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/advice-for-employers-on-settling-employment-disputes-2073397.html 26th February 2011 An employer that is brought before an Employment Tribunal on a claim of discrimination, unpaid redundancy payments or unfair dismissal can be a hugely embarrassing experience and can damage a company's reputation. Which is why Compromise Agreements are be... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/employment-law--compromise-agreements-2073324.html 26th February 2011 If there is no legal requirement to understand employment law when starting up a business, then not only can it seem like it is impossibly vast and opaque but there is an odd chance that you could become caught out down the line by an unfair dismissal cha... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/employment-legislation-you-should-follow-when-starting-up-a-business-2073295.html 26th February 2011 Being dismissed from a job can be hard because it brings up a whole range of uncertainties. The situation can become worse if an individual believes they have not been treated fairly. The individual may be able to gain compensation by claiming they were u... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/an-overview-of-unfair-dismissal-2072544.html 25th February 2011 Employment Law in the UK is a huge body of legislation, rules, regulations and requirements. Which is why it is not surprising that many people need help. It is not a legal requirement for someone starting up a company in the UK to any basic understanding... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/where-can-i-get-employment-law-help-2072346.html 25th February 2011 All employee have the basic right of the fact they should be free from arbitrary and unfair dismissal in their workplace. Employees who think that they have been unfairly dismissed or the process that was used was inappropriate then there are a number of ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/what-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-been-unfairly-dismissed-2068002.html 24th February 2011 An unfair dismissal is when an employer's reasons for terminating an employee's employment contract, are different from the requirements under the Employment Rights Act 1996. If you feel as though your employer ended your employment unfairly, either becau... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/employment-law--what-is-unfair-dismissal-2041396.html 17th February 2011 Business owners have shown a reluctance to accept the Government’s urgings to recruit new staff when there are so many costs and risks inherent in the process. Indeed, the trend in small businesses has been to avoid employing people and to outsource wher... http://www.articlealley.com/http://katerussell.articlealley.com/employment-tribunals-all-change-2034807.html 15th February 2011 If you fall pregnant whilst at you are working, there is a law that protects you and provides you with some basic rights. These rights are that; you should not be fired from your job because you are pregnant, your job should be a safe for when you want to... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/family-law--maternity-and-paternity-leave-2033053.html 15th February 2011 If an employee has any kind of dispute or grievance against its employer that has gone beyond the point of mediation or any informal resolution, the issue will be brought into the employment tribunals. These are non-departmental public bodies in England, ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/employment-law--employment-tribunals-2030524.html 14th February 2011 When carrying out an investigation, employers must look at misconduct allegations in wider context. A failure to do so can result in a finding of unfair dismissal. This was considered in the case of Aslam v BBC [2010] Ms Aslam joined the BBC as a rad... http://www.articlealley.com/http://katerussell.articlealley.com/investigations--taking-a-holistic-view-2018313.html 09th February 2011 Many dismissed employees are left wondering if their dismissal is unfair in terms of our legislation. It is always important to know your rights and what your options are if you are one of those unfortunate individuals who find themselves suddenly unemplo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://niselowattorneys.articlealley.com/unfair-dismissals--know-your-rights-as-an-employee-2003918.html 03rd February 2011 Ed Miliband the Labour leader has stated that "David Cameron is squeezing the living standards of ordinary families, he wants to make it easier to sack workers and he is letting the banks off the hook." Dealing first with the Banks, this is absolute ba... http://www.articlealley.com/http://uktaxrefunds.articlealley.com/is-ed-miliband-a-man-of-yesterday-2000134.html 01st February 2011 Throughout the particular time of the former government there were a lot of statutes introduced relating to employees' rights and employers' legal rights and duties. Work tribunals have been around quite a long time to help you settle any claim that can'... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jo1.articlealley.com/when-you-really-need-an-employment-law-solicitor-1977789.html 21st January 2011 Due to the recession more companies have been forced to make redundancies. In order to make staff redundant the employer must have a fair reason for doing so and must follow a fair procedure. It is common practice for an employer to inform staff gener... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/redundancy-compensation--a-simple-guide-1939374.html 08th January 2011 Compromise agreements are useful tools for employers and employees. They act as a settlement agreement in the event of a termination of the employment contract. The agreement prevents future legal action on the grounds of breach of contract in return for ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/compromise-agreements--what-should-they-contain-1939373.html 08th January 2011