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Employment law, without the jargon.
Short, practical guides to the questions I’m asked most. They’re general information to help you understand your situation, not legal advice about it.
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FeaturedSettlement agreements9 min read
Settlement agreements explained: what to check before you sign
What you’re giving up, how the money and tax work, why your employer pays for advice, and the clauses worth negotiating, including your reference.
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Time limits6 min read
Three months less a day: employment tribunal time limits
How the most common time limit is counted, where ACAS early conciliation fits in, and why waiting for an appeal can be risky.
28 September 2026
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Redundancy7 min read
Redundancy pay: how it’s worked out and what to check
Statutory redundancy pay depends on your age, length of service and weekly pay, up to a cap. Here’s how to check your figure.
14 September 2026
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At work8 min read
Raising a grievance that gets taken seriously
Keep it factual, say what you want to happen and send it to the right person. A simple structure, with an example.
2 September 2026
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Dismissal7 min read
Constructive dismissal: why you should pause before resigning
Resigning in response to a serious breach can count as a dismissal, but these claims are hard. What to do before you hand in your notice.
20 August 2026
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Discrimination10 min read
What counts as disability discrimination at work?
The legal meaning of disability is wider than many people expect. Reasonable adjustments, and what to do if they’re refused.
6 August 2026
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At work4 min read
Your right to be accompanied at disciplinary meetings
Who you can bring, what they’re allowed to do, and what happens if they can’t make the date.
24 July 2026
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Redundancy6 min read
Redundancy during maternity leave: your extra protections
If your role is at risk while you’re on maternity leave, you may have priority for suitable alternative roles. How it works.
10 July 2026
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Contracts8 min read
Non-compete clauses: will yours hold up?
Restrictive covenants are only enforceable if they go no further than reasonably necessary. What to look for before you sign, or leave.
26 June 2026
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