TUPE settlement agreements 2026: Key rights for employees transferred during business exits this summer
Key Takeaways TUPE settlement agreements 2026: Key rights for employees transferred during business exits this summer include preservation of contract terms and continuity of employment. Independent legal advice is required for any waiver of rights to be legally valid under section 203 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Most employees pay nothing for settlement agreement […]
Restrictive covenants in 2026 settlement agreements: Are non-compete clauses being enforced more strictly post-pandemic?
Key Takeaways Restrictive covenants in 2026 settlement agreements, such as non-compete clauses, are being scrutinised more strictly post-pandemic and may limit your future employment options. Employers increasingly include wider non-compete clauses in 2026 settlement agreements, but their enforceability depends on reasonableness of duration, geographic scope and justification for protecting business interests. You have the right […]
Discrimination settlement agreements 2026: Latest compensation trends for harassment and whistleblowing cases in UK courts
Key Takeaways Discrimination settlement agreements 2026: Latest compensation trends for harassment and whistleblowing cases in UK courts reveal rising values and greater protection for employees under new legal reforms. You have the right to independent legal advice before signing any discrimination, harassment or whistleblowing settlement agreement, as this is required for it to be legally […]
Fiscal devolution and tax retention: how local authority funding changes affect redundancies and settlement agreements
Key Takeaways How the UK’s expected devolution and tax-revenue changes could affect local authority employers and redundancy settlements is an increasing concern, as new funding models drive council restructures. Fiscal devolution means local councils may experience greater funding volatility, possibly leading to more redundancies and an increased use of settlement agreements to manage exits. Redundancy […]
Settlement agreements in 2026: what employees should check when employers push for same-day remote signing
Key Takeaways Settlement agreements in 2026: what employees should check when employers push for same-day remote signing include confirming you have genuinely independent legal advice before you sign. A settlement agreement is only legally binding if our solicitor provides independent legal advice and an adviser’s certificate as required by section 203 of the Employment Rights […]
Redundancy exit offers this week: how to spot when notice pay, redundancy pay and PILON are being underpaid
Key Takeaways Redundancy exit offers this week: how to spot when notice pay, redundancy pay and PILON are being underpaid is about ensuring you receive your full legal entitlement when leaving employment. Statutory notice pay and redundancy pay are protected by law and cannot be offered below your legal minimums. Pay in lieu of notice […]
Zero-hours contracts: rights, disputes and settlement agreements
Key Takeaways Zero contracts (zero-hours contracts) offer no guaranteed hours but still give you rights such as minimum wage, paid holiday, and protection from discrimination. Your status as a worker or employee under a zero-hours contract affects whether you have rights to unfair dismissal, redundancy, and continuity of employment. Employers cannot enforce exclusivity clauses in […]
Statutory redundancy payment: eligibility, calculation, and how to get more
Key Takeaways Statutory redundancy payment is a legal minimum available if you have been continuously employed by your employer for at least two years. The amount of statutory redundancy pay depends on your age, length of continuous service, and capped weekly pay, with a maximum limit set by law. Not all employees qualify for statutory […]
Fixed term contract: rights, endings, redundancy and settlement agreements explained
Key Takeaways A fixed term contract is an employment contract that automatically ends on a specific date, after a set task, or when a certain event occurs. Fixed-term employees must receive equal pay, benefits, and redundancy rights as permanent staff under UK law. Non-renewal of a fixed term contract is considered a dismissal, potentially entitling […]
Notice periods: statutory, contractual and your rights in redundancy, disputes and settlement agreements
Key Takeaways Notice periods state how much advance warning you or your employer must give before your job ends, either set in your contract (contractual notice) or by law (statutory notice). Statutory notice periods under the Employment Rights Act 1996 provide minimum protections, with your contract sometimes giving longer rights. Redundancy, dismissal, or exit usually […]
