COT3 Agreement (Settlement FAQs)
A COT3 agreement sets out the terms of a settlement agreement between an employer and employee. The COT3 forms part of the ACAS early conciliation process, intended to help resolve employment claims coming before the employment tribunal. The following article sets out guidance on COT3 agreements, including whether they are enforceable. What is a […]
How to Write A Dismissal Letter (Template)
The dismissal letter acts as formal and written confirmation of the decision to terminate someone’s employment contract. It should be used to avoid misunderstandings or uncertainty by setting out the reasons for the termination, among other important details. The dismissal letter can also help to manage legal risk by showing you have followed a fair […]
Retention of HR Records (Employers’ Guide)
All employers, regardless of their size, will need to collect and retain certain data relating to each member of staff that they employ. HR records can cover a wide range of data relating to working for an organisation and arising naturally throughout the lifecycle of a person’s employment, from their job application and proof of […]
How to Write a Redundancy Letter
Employers have to act fairly and lawfully when making employees redundant. Communication with affected employees will be critical as you move through the redundancy process, to update employees, meet your legal obligations and avoid the risk of tribunal claims. Role of the redundancy letter Written notices will typically be needed to notify and inform […]
How to Avoid Redundancy
Employers have to take steps to avoid redundancy by considering alternative measures. It is also generally in the organisation’s interests to exhaust all alternatives to redundancy, given the legal risks and impact on workforce morale that inevitably come with undertaking a redundancy process. The options to consider will depend on the employer’s reasons for redundancy and […]
Notice Pay For Furloughed Workers?
If employees have agreed to accept 80% of their salary while on furlough, is their notice pay also paid at 80%, or does it revert to 100% under the usual employment law rules? As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability to furlough workers under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, various legal issues […]