Employment Law
Alasdair Bryce has considerable experience in providing advice and representation in relation to the full range of employment law matters which can affect individuals and businesses.
As an employer it is often all too easy to get into difficulties while trying to do the right thing. Whilst from an employee’s point of view being faced with a disciplinary complaint or being on the receiving end of bullying or discrimination can seem impossible to deal with.
Please contact:
Alasdair D. Bryce | Partner
HOW WE CAN HELP
Being involved in an employment dispute is a stressful situation but with early advice and guidance we aim to help you achieve a solution that gets you to where you want to be. Disputes cannot always be resolved and where necessary claims may have to be taken to the Employment Tribunal.
Time limits for bringing and defending claims before the Employment Tribunal are extremely tight and great care must be taken to ensure that claims are presented in time and all procedural requirements are met. We can offer assistance and representation in relation to the following matters:
Unfair and Constructive Dismissal
Where your employer has ended the employment relationship and dismissed you in a way that is unlawful (Unfair Dismissal) or where you are forced to resign or leave your job because of your employer’s behaviour (Constructive Dismissal).
Unlawful Discrimination
Where you’ve been treated badly or less favourably than others because of who you are.
Bullying and Harassment at Work
Behaviour that makes you feel intimidated or offended. Harassment is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010.
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Procedures put in place to govern the steps an employer should follow when an employee is performing unsatisfactorily.
Unfair Redundancy Selections
Your employer should use a fair and objective way of selecting you for redundancy. If you feel you have been unfairly selected, you are able to make a claim.
Unlawful deductions from Pay
If your employer has failed to pay you or paid you less than you are entitled to.
Employment Contracts
All employees should have an employment contract. Your contract sets our employment conditions, rights, responsibilities and duties.
Settlement Agreements
A legally binding agreement between you and your employer when your employer wishes to terminate your employment.
End of furlough and the importance of the 3 month time limit for appealing redundancy
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), or furlough as it was more commonly known, came to an end on Oct 1.
Added on Mon, 4th Oct 2021
Furlough Scheme
With the dramatic rise in new cases of coronavirus and the new variant of the virus that is particularly prevalent in Dumfries & Galloway, more and more people and businesses are feeling the stresses of new lockdown rules.
Added on Mon, 18th Jan 2021
Back to work?
The field of employment law is constantly moving and changing. That has become even more obvious during the challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown from which we are now slowly emerging.
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