“Can my last employer stop me taking a job?” If you’ve been dismissed from your previous employment, you might think you can take the first job you’re offered. But that might not be the case. As with many legal situations, it depends on the contract that’s in place at the time. What does your contract …
“Can I take another job during the redundancy notice period?” Have you recently been made redundant? Been told you will be made redundant? Worried that you might be made redundant? Note that it’s your job that’s being made redundant, not you. It means your employer can no longer justify paying someone to do what you …
Can I get a payout for leaving my job? If you want to leave your job, you’ll have to resign. If you feel forced to resign because of something your employer or colleagues have done, you may be able to make a claim and receive compensation. This can be complicated, lengthy and costly. A quicker …
How to negotiate an exit package When your employer makes you a financial offer to resolve a grievance or as part of your exit package, you don’t have to accept the first deal they suggest – you can negotiate until you agree the best arrangement between you. This is called a ‘settlement agreement’ (or ‘compromise …
Are you asking yourself: “I want to quit my job. Can I get a payout?” The answer depends on the reason why you want to quit your job. If you dream of resigning because you just don’t like the job or the work, that’s your choice. If it’s because you’re being badly treated by your …
Do you struggle with your mental health and work for an employer where there’s a long-hours culture? Are you overloaded? Despite requests for help, is your boss doing nothing about it? Here’s a story about one employee who had poor mental health in a workplace with a long-hours culture. After losing her job, she won £168,000. …
Are you asking yourself: “I’ve been offered a settlement agreement. What do I do?” This article gives an overview of the answers. Please call us for more details. If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement by your employer (or a compromise agreement if you’re in Northern Ireland), it’s likely that you’re in one of these …
“Is my settlement agreement legally binding?” Before answering that question, let’s look at some definitions. Settlement is a payment in return for two parties agreeing to certain things. For employment law, one party is you – the employee. The other party is your employer. At Paul Doran Law, we only work for employees, so we’re …
Something unfair has happened at work – maybe you’ve been mistreated or wrongly disciplined or perhaps you’ve even lost your job. If you have a good case, you could take your employer to court. Employers don’t usually want to take that option, because it costs time and money. The alternative is for you to request …
Have you been harassed by your boss? That’s what happened to Kim Beaney. In April 2017, she took a job at Highways England as a driver and trainee highway inspector. She was interviewed by her line manager, Grant Bosence. Even before she started the job, he initiated unsolicited text messages and phone calls where he …