by Magara Law | Oct 15, 2024 | Article
We are on the way to returning to ‘normal’ in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Employment Tribunal’s general position remains that justice is best experienced in a face-to-face environment. However, given the increase in caseload (which existed...
by Magara Law | Oct 15, 2024 | Article
The Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020 SI 2020/1122, which came into force on 4 November 2020 had set a £95,000 cap on exit payments for public sector authorities and offices listed in the Schedule to the Regulations. In an quick turn of...
by Magara Law | Oct 5, 2024 | Article
How much you can get for a discrimination claim depends on a number of factors including the severity of the act (or omission), the length of the discrimination and the effect the treatment had on you. In successful claims, Employment Tribunals eventually award...
by Magara Law | Oct 2, 2024 | Article
The decision by an employer to dismiss an employee is rarely an easy one, particularly if steps have been taken to avoid such an eventuality. However, sometimes dismissal is the only option, and as an employer, you must ensure your dismissal process is...
by Magara Law | Oct 1, 2024 | Article
How much holiday is a full time employee entitled to? An employee who works full-time is – at the time of writing – legally entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday annually. This 5.6 weeks’ of statutory paid holiday entitlement can include the bank or public...
by Magara Law | Oct 1, 2024 | Article
While the increasing development of AI technology has significant implications for employment opportunities with many job roles becoming redundant, it can also improve efficiency and productivity for many businesses. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...