If you’ve been dismissed by your employer, it can be a confusing, stressful time. It’s essential to know your rights: where you stand legally; whether your employer has acted within the law and whether you’re able to make a claim for unfair dismissal. More...
An employee has won more than £600,000 in compensation having successfully brought a claim for discrimination arising from disability after being dismissed for showing an 18-rated horror film, Halloween, to a class of 15 and 16-year olds. More...
On the 29th of July 2013, the government made a number of changes to employment laws in the UK. A major part of those changes saw compromise agreements replaced by settlement agreements.
What’s the difference between the two, and how do they compare? Our employment solicitors provide answers below. More...
At Howells, we receive all manner of employment law related enquiries. There are peaks and troughs in relation to certain topics dependent upon how prevalent they are in the news, or whether they are the subject of government debate or new legislation. Sadly, however, a recurring theme that crops up time and time again when advising clients day-to-day is bullying in the work place. More...
When making a case, we believe it is important for our clients to have as much information as possible. So, in this post, Gemma Bailey, an Associate in the Employment Department at Howells Solicitors, shares the most common conversations she has with clients. She says: “If I were to tell you the top 3 things I say to my clients, it would be these.” More...
