Employment tribunal representation costs can vary significantly depending on the type of claim, the complexity of the facts, the number of witnesses and how far the case progresses. For employers, the cost of a tribunal claim is not limited to legal fees. There may...
Employment tribunal hearing preparation is important because employers need time to organise documents, evidence, witnesses and legal arguments before a claim reaches a final hearing. Once an employment tribunal claim has been issued, the employer should not wait...
Early conciliation response is important because ACAS contact may be the first clear warning that an employee or former employee is considering an employment tribunal claim. Employers should not ignore early conciliation or treat it as a minor administrative step. It...
ACAS settlement discussions can help employers resolve workplace disputes before they become longer, more expensive and more disruptive. Settlement discussions may arise before an employment tribunal claim, during ACAS early conciliation, or after a claim has already...
A protected conversation with employee can allow an employer to discuss a possible settlement agreement, but it must be handled carefully. Employers sometimes want to speak openly with an employee about ending the employment relationship on agreed terms. This may...
A without prejudice discussion can help employers explore settlement with an employee or former employee, but it must be used correctly. Employers sometimes want to resolve a workplace dispute without a tribunal claim, formal grievance or lengthy internal process. A...
Employment contract variation is the process of changing an existing employment contract, usually by agreement between the employer and employee. Employers may need to vary contracts for many reasons. The business may be changing working hours, pay arrangements,...
A mobility clause in employment contract can give an employer some flexibility to change an employee’s place of work, but it should not be treated as unlimited power. Employers may need staff to move location because of office closures, business growth, restructuring,...
Changing employee duties may be necessary when a business grows, restructures, changes its services or needs employees to work in a different way. Employers often need flexibility. A role may evolve over time, new tasks may be added, reporting lines may change, or an...
Employment contract review is an important step for employers who want to reduce disputes, keep written terms up to date and make sure staff documents still reflect how the business actually operates. Employment contracts are often prepared when an employee first...
