Settlement agreements are a pragmatic and effective tool in resolving workplace disputes. The employee benefits from financial support and a dignified exit, and the employer achieves a clean break. However, when used...more
9/30/2022
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Business Disputes ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Employment Discrimination ,
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Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
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Post Employment Notice Pay (PENPs) ,
Settlement Agreements ,
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Unfair Dismissal ,
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The UK Government has recently published its long-awaited response to its 2019 consultation on measures to combat sexual harassment in the workplace and strengthen existing legal protections.
Most significantly, the...more
2020 was a year of exceptional change for employers and their staff. As the pandemic unfolded, businesses navigated their way through adjusting to a remote workforce to furloughing to creating COVID-secure workplaces and...more
1/29/2021
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BEIS ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employment Tax ,
Equal Pay ,
EU ,
HMRC ,
Independent Contractors ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Relief Measures ,
Trade Agreements ,
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UK Brexit
Non-financial misconduct and the UK Senior Managers and Certification Regimen -
The old adage goes that, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” But, does this really hold true in the UK financial services sector?...more
5/21/2019
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Duty to Disclose ,
Employment Tribunals ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Personal Liability ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Risk Management ,
Senior Management Regime (SMR) ,
Settlement ,
Sexual Harassment ,
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