Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal One of the key aspects of employment law is to encourage employers to adhere to formal disciplinary procedures and for employees to use the grievance procedures wherever appropriate. Redundancy Redundancy is the term used when an employer terminates an employment due to the fact that the work that is carried out has ceased or diminished, or is likely to cease or diminish in the future Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Discrimination legislation covers job applicants and workers. Harassment and Bullying Harassment and Bullying is defined as unwanted conduct related to a relevant protected characteristic, which has the purpose of violating an individual’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for that individual. Whistle Blowing The law in England and Wales offers special rights and protection for workers who disclose wrong doing by their employers to a third party in specific circumstances. Employment Contract By law, where there is no written contract of employment, an employer has a duty to provide their employees, at the very minimum, with a written statement of terms. Settlement Agreements If there are disputes between an employee and employer or in case of redundancies, the employer may raise the issue of a Settlement Agreement. Transfer of Undertakings If there are disputes between an employee and employer or in case of redundancies, the employer may raise the issue of a Settlement Agreement. Employment Tribunal Representation The Transfer of Undertakings Regulations (TUPE) have been put in place to preserve an employees terms and conditions where a person sells or otherwise transfers all or part a business or undertaking to a new employer
