Coronavirus school closures and working parents
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With the announcement that Scottish schools will close from Friday, working parents may struggle to go to work, or indeed to work from home in the event of a general shutdown.
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Redundancy- top tips for employees from employment solicitors
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We asked our employment law solicitors Emma Reid and Claire Henderson for their five key pieces of advice for anyone facing redundancy, this is what they said….
Read MoreSnow day- S’no pay?
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We were delighted to be asked on to STV’s Scotland Tonight show last week to discuss the stormy issue of adverse weather and employee’s rights. Are employees entitled to be paid on a snow day?
Read MoreStaying Healthy At Your Desk
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Mel Boyle nutritionist and founder of Smart Balanced Living suggests ways to help us all to adopt healthy habits while we are at our desks and explains that each little change can help towards our wellbeing.
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Edinburgh Birth and Baby- Supporting New and Prospective Parents
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Some more details on Ergo Law's association with the Edinburgh Birth and Baby collective
Read MoreHow does it feel to raise an employment tribunal claim?
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A client's eye view of an employment tribunal claim
Read MoreBrown paper packages tied up with string
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Guiding clients through a tricky spot, resolving their problems and getting great feedback afterwards, these are a few of our favourite things.
Read MoreAre termination payments always tax-free?
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legislation provides for certain payments to be made tax free up to £30,000. This usually applies to redundancy payments and compensation payments but it should not be assumed that this will apply...
Read MoreWhat is a COT3 and what do I need to think about before signing one?
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A COT3 is a legally binding agreement to settle actual or potential claims in the Employment Tribunal. It is similar in purpose to a settlement agreement though the wording of a COT3 tends to be more concise.
Read MoreWhat is a protected conversation? Employees' questions answered by our employment solicitors.
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The aim of a protected conversation is usually to allow an employer to speak freely with an employee. The conversation is only protected if the employer does not behave 'improperly'...
Read MoreWhat is a settlement agreement and what to do if you are presented with one!
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A settlement agreement usually (but not always) arises in the context of the employment being terminated. These agreements used to be known as compromise agreements.
Read MoreEmployed or self-employee? That is the question.
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Although parties may agree that a self-employed arrangement suits them both, on occasion the law may disagree...
Read MoreReturning to work: how to make an effective flexible working request
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We often receive enquiries about flexible working from women returning to work after maternity leave or looking for a more family-friendly arrangement. Here are our top tips to maximise your chances of having your employer agree to your flexible working request.
Read MoreSettlement agreement advice for employers
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We explain some key points about settlement agreements. To enable employers to be better equipped to deal with the things that life (or employees) might throw at them.
Read MoreChildcare Arrangements and Paternal Rights
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For parents who are employed, the sudden requirement to find childcare at short notice may mean they are left with no choice other than to take time off work. Here are some things to bear in mind about your employment law rights in these situations.
Read MoreHow to Negotiate a Settlement Agreement – 5 Top Tips
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When surrounded by so much secrecy, it can be difficult to know whether the settlement agreement that you have been offered represents a good deal or not. We are specialists in negotiating settlement packages and are experienced at guiding our clients through the process of ending their employment with a settlement agreement. Here are our insider tips about how to approach a settlement agreement and to achieve the best out of negotiations.
Read MoreBrexit - what does it mean for employment law?
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As political personalities ‘clash’ over the UK’s EU membership, we consider three ways in which the EU directly influences the way we work in the UK (and provide you with an earworm that will stick with you all day).
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Employers need to handle redundancies with sensitivity and of course, in accordance with the law. Here, we’ve put together a few key tips to help with managing this challenging task.