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20 jobs cut from ASDA Headquarters

Yesterday it was announced that ASDA is to cut around 20 positions within its property team. This news follows the competition watchdog in April 2019 blocking the proposed merger between ASDA and Sainsburys. An Asda spokesperson has said that these job cuts are part of changes to its structure to ensure the chain is “fit…

An employee right to day one flexible working requests – Is this idea flawed?

The Labour Party has recently pledged, if they are elected, that they will introduce the right for employees to apply for flexible working from day one of employment.

Too good to be true? Sainsbury’s and ASDA merger – *Update 21/02/19*

News Update - In April 2018, Sainsbury's and ASDA (the ‘Retailers’) announced their intention to merge. ASDA Sainsburys Merger Update - Oakwood Solicitors Ltd

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

Stress due to workload is one thing, but when it’s brought on by bullying and harassment it’s quite another matter. Read our article for more information.

Leeds United Lose Employment Tribunal Case

As a follow up to my recent article regarding the Employment Tribunal case Leeds United were facing, the verdict from the Tribunal has now been released.   Leeds United lost both claims against them, namely unfair dismissal and sex discrimination. Lucy Ward, who worked for the Club for 17 years as their Education & Welfare…

Settlement Agreements

We’ve been getting involved with a lot of settlement agreements lately and Ian Abel (our Head of Employment) just wanted to say a few things about them.   The Settlement Agreement (previously known as a “compromise agreement”) has been recognised in law since 29th July 2013. It is a legally binding agreement between employer and…

Case Study: Unfair dismissal and sex discrimination during pregnancy

Pregnancy Discrimination Compensation Claim – Have you had to face sex or pregnancy discrimination at work for which you now need advice with regards to bringing a compensation claim against your employer? Then you should make a no-obligation call to the highly qualified and experienced legal professionals at Oakwood Solicitors as we could offer you…

Settlement Agreement In York

Are you in search of expert legal advice with regards to the negotiating and drafting of a Settlement Agreement to effectively terminate a contract of an employee at your organisation in York without any risk of future repercussions?   The highly qualified and experienced legal team at Oakwood Solicitors could work with you and on…

Contract Of Employment In Bradford

Is your organisation seeking advice in regards to creating a contract of employment that is bespoke for your businesses needs in Bradford and abides by UK law? Are you seeking advice in regards to performing employment contract health checks to ensure that your business is in line with UK law? The team at Oakwood Solicitors…

Case Study: Harassment – bullying at work

Workplace Harassment Compensation Leeds Have been subjected to workplace harassment for which you now seek compensation in Leeds? If you have been subjected to harassment in your workplace causing you to suffer stress at work making it more difficult to efficiently do your job and making you generally miserable then you could be entitled to…