Employment Law Guide for Employees

Our employee guides are listed below. We also have a range of employer guides.

 How much can I claim under unfair dismissal?
How much can I claim under unfair dismissal?

David Greenhalgh answers employee questions about unfair dismissal including PILON/notice pay and maximum claims.

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5 Advantages of a Settlement Agreement
5 Advantages of a Settlement Agreement

what are the advantages of reaching settlement agreement terms with your employer?

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Autism and ADHD in the workplace – a guide for employees
Autism and ADHD in the workplace – a guide for employees

Being treated badly at work due to your ADHD and/or Autism?

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How can I get my employer to offer me exit terms under a settlement agreement?
How can I get my employer to offer me exit terms under a settlement agreement?

This is a commonly asked question for David Greenhalgh, specialist settlement agreement lawyer.

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What is a protected conversation?
What is a protected conversation?

David explains this mechanism used by employers to offer exit terms 'off the record'.

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Guide to Restrictive Covenants
Guide to Restrictive Covenants

Employers often include post-termination restrictions in senior level employment contracts but are they worth the paper they are written on?

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Dealing with anti-LGBTQ+ bullying at work? Here’s what to do
Dealing with anti-LGBTQ+ bullying at work? Here’s what to do

Since his early days as a baby lawyer in Soho, David has helped and advised members of the LGBTQI community on their employment law issues.

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The risks of pulling out of a new role after you have accepted it
The risks of pulling out of a new role after you have accepted it

Can you safely pull out out employment once you have accepted a job offer?

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Risks of asking for more under a settlement agreement
Risks of asking for more under a settlement agreement

David explains how employers respond to requests for changes to settlement agreement amounts and terms

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What Settlement Agreement Terms Can Be Negotiated?
What Settlement Agreement Terms Can Be Negotiated?

Employees offered settlement agreement terms need to know what terms may be negotiable.

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Responding to Allegations, Suspension, Complaints, Investigations and Disciplinary Action
Responding to Allegations, Suspension, Complaints, Investigations and Disciplinary Action

It is important that you seek specialist legal advice at the earliest possible stage – ideally when you become aware that a complaint has been made against you/that you are likely to be suspended.

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Becoming a Non-Executive Director (NED)
Becoming a Non-Executive Director (NED)

Heather Greatrex, partner and career coach/outplacement/recruiter at GatenbySanderson gives us the inside track on why NED roles can be so appealing.

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Guide to Outplacement Support
Guide to Outplacement Support

As part of negotiating a senior exit David will often be able to convince the employer to cover the cost of outplacement support.

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New employment terms - what to watch out for
New employment terms - what to watch out for

If you have been offered a new job or new terms with your existing employer, here are some points you should watch out for.

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Guide to Disability Discrimination
Guide to Disability Discrimination

If you have a disability that is affecting or may affect your work, these are our top tips.

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Less Than 2 Years Employment? - What employment claims?
Less Than 2 Years Employment? - What employment claims?

Generally, employees with over two years’ employment benefit from significantly increased legal protections. But there are some claims where protection applies from day one of employment.

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