If you are being made redundant, you would normally have to return all of your company’s property by a certain specified date in order to be paid your redundancy payment. One important point which we mention when advising clients is to get confirmation from the employer that the property has been returned. Have you been […]
More and more we are seeing clauses within settlement agreements, whereby for a limited period of time after termination by way of redundancy, the employee may be called upon to deal with any proceedings that might arise (e.g. court proceedings). Such clauses are usually included in an employee’s settlement agreement to ensure that he or […]
Many employers provide standard references now and these are usually attached as a schedule or appendix to the settlement agreements/compromise agreements of employees who are being made redundant. Prior to signing your settlement agreement, it is a good idea to ensure that the reference has been agreed upon and completed as far as possible. This […]
One of the first questions to consider when you are informed by your company that you are at risk of being made redundant, is whether it is a true redundancy situation. Your company will only be able to make you redundant (and dismiss you fairly) if it can show that: (i) it ceased or intends […]