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Sep82018
Facebook Privacy Issues UK

Facebook Privacy Issues

For most of the years that Facebook has existed, Mark Zuckerberg, has come under extreme scrutiny because of the misuse of data collected through Facebook. These have included the claim that Facebook influenced the Donald Trump election and allegations of selling on personal information to third parties. It was reported that during the presidential campaign…

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September 8, 2018Leave a commentEmployment LawBy Roselyn Borg Knight
Sep62018
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Maternity and Paternity Leave in the UK

If you are expecting a baby or are about to become a father, you may be entitled to maternity or paternity leave. This article will explain what maternity and paternity leave and payments employees in the UK are entitled to, and who is eligible to receive it. Maternity leave in the UK Within the UK,…

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September 6, 2018Leave a commentEmployment LawBy Roselyn Borg Knight
Aug102018
UK National Minimum wage increase

Free Employment Legal Advice – Online Solicitor

Free Call and Consultation At Borg Knight and Employment Solicitors, we strive to provide each and every one of our clients with the best possible service. All prospective clients are entitled to a free call and consultation, giving you the opportunity to get to grips with what we do, and how we do it. We…

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August 10, 2018Leave a commentEmployment LawBy Roselyn Borg Knight

The Tribunal Fees Have Gone…The Claims Have Increased

We can note that since the fees have been abolished the number of single claims have doubled. It hence clear that the fees were putting off people from making a claim against their employer. Over the three months to December 31st, around 8,000 single claims were filed at the Tribunal. This means that there was…

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March 11, 2018Leave a commentEmployment LawBy Roselyn Borg Knight

Tax Information for Settlement Agreements

Are ex gratia payments taxable in my Settlement Agreement? As a general rule, the first £30,000 of the compensation will be tax free. If a Settlement Agreement offers compensation which exceeds £30,000, the sum over and above £30,000 will be taxable. Ex gratia payments are the non- contractual payments paid by your employer as compensation…

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February 12, 2018Leave a commentEmployment LawBy Roselyn Borg Knight

What is a Settlement Agreement?

If your job is being terminated, your employer will want to avoid issues such as arguments over severance payments or being taken to court. Your employer in such cases will usually offer you a settlement agreement. The centre of the settlement agreement is that you will not pursue any employment law claims against your employer…

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February 10, 2018Leave a commentEmployment LawBy Roselyn Borg Knight
Aug152016
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Settlement Agreements

What are the requirements for a Settlement Agreement to be binding?   It must be in writing and be in relation to a specific complaint or dispute. The employee must make sure to get advice from a qualified individual (lawyer or authorised union member) Their must be insurance covering the advice being given.   It…

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August 15, 2016Leave a commentEmployment LawBy Gemma
Aug82016

Settlement Agreements

What is a settlement agreement? This was formerly known as a compromise agreement. A settlement agreement is a contract which is legally binding and it is entered into between the employer and the employee. The aim of the Settlement Agreement is for the employee to waive any rights of action (including making a claim in…

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August 8, 2016Leave a commentEmployment LawBy Gemma
Jul52016

The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2016

The government has now published The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2016, these are estimated to come into force on 1 October 2016. Employers with 250 or more employees in the private and voluntary sectors must publish an annual report with details of their gender pay and bonus gap. The first report…

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July 5, 2016Leave a commentEmployment LawBy Gemma
Jun272016

To Include Or Not To Include (Your Staff Handbook)

Employers who supplement their written employment contract with extra policies and procedures (either separately or in a staff handbook), can either include these specifically as part of the employment contract or alternatively, as guidance which is not part of the contract between the parties. A written statement to the effect that a staff handbook or…

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June 27, 2016Leave a commentEmployment LawBy Gemma
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Borg Knight are solicitors specialising in employment law. We advise businesses as well as individuals on various employment matters – from recruitment to termination. Our clients are mainly based in Kent and London however we are able to assist clients further afield as most work is done via email and phone. We have been practising employment law for over 10 years and we aim to find a solution to our client’s concerns.

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