Tag Archives: PHI

Latest instalment on settlement agreements covering future claims (UK)

In an earlier post we looked at how far a settlement agreement could validly waive claims in respect of things which haven’t yet happened.  The Scottish Court of Session in Bathgate -v- Technip UK Limited had very sensibly indicated that you can agree not to pursue future rights provided that the settlement agreement contains wording … Continue Reading

Who drove change of disciplinary direction? – When HR’s advice goes too far

Do you ever think that your line managers are making such a hash of a grievance or disciplinary process that it would be easier to do it yourself?  Do you watch in horror as they stumble blindly but unerringly towards what is clearly the wrong decision?  Are you tempted to give them a nudge in … Continue Reading

Helpful guidance on TUPE’s treatment of long-term sick employees

In almost every TUPE transfer, whether a business sale or a service provision change (SPC), you come eventually to the chap receiving permanent health insurance benefits.  The transferor has no need for him any longer and the transferee has no wish to bump up its own PHI premiums for someone who is seemingly never going … Continue Reading
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