Sean McEntee
AssociateSean is an Associate in our Employment team.
Sean advises both employers and employees on a range of employment law matters, both of a contentious and non- contentious nature. This includes settlement agreements, discrimination and the Equality Act 2010, contracts of employment and handbooks, capability and absence management & disciplinary processes, redundancy exercises and senior management exits.
Sean has experience representing employers in employment tribunal proceedings, including final hearings, where he has successfully defended claims of race discrimination, disability discrimination, and unlawful deduction of wages.
Sean regularly delivers employment law training on a diverse range of topics, including sexual harassment in the workplace.
Finally, Sean advises clients on TUPE and provides support to the corporate team on transactional work.
High cost to circumventing collective bargaining
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights the significant risks of bypassing collective bargaining procedures. Employers may face substantial financial penalties if they make direct offers to union members before negotiations have been genuinely exhausted, reinforcing the need for careful compliance with agreed bargaining processes.
