http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Introduction You are entitled to statutory redundancy pay if you have two year continuous service. The amount will be determined on the basis of: Your age; Your weekly pay; and Duration of continuous service. Your emp... http://www.articlealley.com/http://netlawman.articlealley.com/i-am-being-made-redundant-at-work-what-will--my-redundancy-payment-be-2425233.html 27th April 2012 In 2010-2011 there were 218,100 claims to employment tribunals, an increase of 44% on the previous year. According to Government figures, the cost to the taxpayer increased from £77.8 million to £84 million in the same period.On 23rd November the Governme... http://www.articlealley.com/http://katerussell.articlealley.com/taming-the-tribunals-2407997.html 23rd January 2012 Unless you’re a solicitor, the arrival of an ET1 (tribunal claim) does tend to cast a gloom over the morning ….Employment tribunal claims have risen considerably in recent years. In the current climate contractual variations and redundancy dismissals are ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://katerussell.articlealley.com/when-an-et1-arrives-preparing-to-defend-an-employment-tribunal-claim-2395908.html 05th December 2011 Navigating through an employment tribunal's pathways do not have to be as daunting and confusing as it appears. Employment Tribunals listen to disputes between employees, trade unions or employers that could not be settled by normal means. Matters of redu... http://www.articlealley.com/http://dellabares.articlealley.com/employment-tribunal-explained-2391821.html 21st November 2011 Unfair dismissal claims are usually brought with the aim of gaining compensation from the employer. Although this might sound fairly obvious, the situation can become quite complex and your case could have complications. Any complexities can turn a claim ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/the-facts-about-unfair-dismissal-compensation-2370790.html 10th October 2011 A Compromise agreement is a document which contains the terms governing the termination of an employment contract. In short, it defines the relationship after employment ends. It is the most cost effective and time saving of the three. The main purpose... http://www.articlealley.com/http://stonejoseph.articlealley.com/an-overview-of-compromise-agreements-2363285.html 03rd October 2011 A Comprehensive agreement is a legally binding agreement the termination of your employment. It usually provides a severance payment by your employer in return for which you warrant not to pursue any claim you may have to an employment tribunal. Mainly, t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://stonejoseph.articlealley.com/what-is-a-compromise-agreement-2363282.html 03rd October 2011 If you bring a successful claim before an employment tribunal then you will be awarded with compensation. Compensation for unfair dismissal cases is a form of financial redress for the breach of your employment contract. Before starting a claim in the Tri... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/unfair-dismissal-compensation--do-you-qualify-2357589.html 26th September 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 Employers these days all face the very real prospect of tribunal claims. Although employment tribunals were originally supposed to be quick, cheap and informal, they have evolved into almost the complete opposite. Most claims are settled or withdrawn befo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://katerussell.articlealley.com/how-do-i-prepare-for-an-employment-tribunal-2349924.html 19th September 2011 In employment law there are a huge variety of different legal jobs available. Legal jobs can be found in several sectors of employment law, such as; within the employment tribunals services or through the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Services (A... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ben2.articlealley.com/employment-law-and-legal-jobs-2333052.html 15th August 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 If you have been sacked and believe that you were unfairly dismissed, then you have the legal right to claim against your employer at an Employment Tribunal. To make sure you have a strong case you should ask yourself if your employer had a valid enough r... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ben2.articlealley.com/making-a-claim-for-unfair-dismissal-2329665.html 10th 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 Unfair dismissals aren't factors that ought to be taken without due consideration. Employers that are taken to trial due for penalty charges of unfair dismissals could waste a great deal of company assets not to mention be subjected to inconveniences whic... http://www.articlealley.com/http://madeleinebibi.articlealley.com/compensation-for-unfair-dismissal--exactly-where-do-most-people-stand-2282044.html 15th June 2011 Dealing with AbsenteeismThe stage of absenteeism by way of frequent quick-phrase sickness absence is an concern of significant problem to most businesses. The employer need to deal very carefully and sympathetically with disabled employees and these who a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://joanne.articlealley.com/with-absenteeism-on-the-rise-what-can-you-do-to-prevent-anyone-abusing-the-method-2267062.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 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 Race discrimination refers to any type of discrimination in the workplace for reason of color, race, nationality, ethic or national origin. Per the 1976 Race Relations Act an employer cannot discriminate against you for reasons of race. However there is o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://redundancylaw.articlealley.com/introducing-race-discrimination-2223593.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 Employment tribunal league tables should be introduced in order to make the disputes process more credible. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has said that the current system is ineffective for both employers and workers because it is a lengt... http://www.articlealley.com/http://purebluecreative.articlealley.com/improve-efficiency-through-employment-tribunal-league-tables-2205726.html 03rd May 2011 Traditionally employment law cases were dealt with by the aggrieved employee dragging their employer straight before an employment tribunal. However in modern day we have more effective and modern approaches rather than going immediately before a court. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/the-benefits-of-an-employment-compromise-agreement-2195248.html 20th 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 Keeping up with employment laws can be difficult for small businesses, but it is essential to regularly review employment policy and practices and be aware of equality laws to avoid the risk of employment tribunal cases. Each phase of the employment cy... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jonaslin.articlealley.com/employment--and-the-equality-act--the-recruitment-process-2137527.html 23rd March 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 This article is a continuation from "A Summary of the Government's Consultation on Employment Tribunal Reform - Part 1" and outlines the latter points addressed by the government's consultation on employment law issues and resolutions: ET1 to include a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jamierock.articlealley.com/a-summary-of-the-governments-consultation-on-employment-tribunal-reform--part-2-2135472.html 22nd March 2011 Businesses can improve performance by managing workplace grievances more effectively. Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) revealed workplace grievances cost businesses significant amounts of time and money and that t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://purebluecreative.articlealley.com/improve-business-performance-through-conflict-management-2124414.html 17th March 2011 As a general rule, equal pay claims can be brought in the Employment Tribunal within 6 months of the end of the employment to which the claim relates. The Equal Pay Act 1970 (and now section 122 of the Equality Act 2010) provides that a Court may strik... http://www.articlealley.com/http://hitsearch.articlealley.com/another-bite-of-the-equal-pay-cherry-2101551.html 09th 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 The conflicts between employees and employers are a contentious problem. Solving problems could show challenging and occasionally show not possible. In these cases as a boss and in the interests of saving time period and cash, you might realize that your ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://smohamed.articlealley.com/employment-law-solicitors-common-conditions-you-should-speak-to-a-solicitor-2095328.html 07th March 2011 While making anyone redundant, it is the prime responsibility of the employer to treat him in a practical way. The employer is bound to give valid reasons and follow the right procedure while making someone redundant. Redundancy is defined as a form of te... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lukeraper.articlealley.com/employment-redundancy-2089309.html 03rd 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 Compromise agreements were first created in 1993 as part if the Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Act. Today they are seen as very useful tools for employers to avoid potentially embarrassing and often expensive compensation payments in whihc they ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/compromise-agreements--can-i-still-claim-for-unfair-dismissal-2080921.html 01st March 2011 Being an employer is a great responsibility, to hire a team of people that are dependent on you for their income. It is this distinction between the people who must sell their labour and those who buy that labour to use it to make a profit. The complexiti... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/as-an-employer-when-should-i-seek-help-from-an-employment-solicitor-2076300.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 Redundancy can be hard for an employee to take. In the workplace many people think that they will only be dismissed if they breach their conduct or make a big mistake. For people that think like this it can be quite hard not to take being made redundant a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/employment-law--does-my-employer-need-to-offer-an-alternative-employment-when-making-me-redundant-2073374.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 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