What happens when you are seconded?

A secondment takes place when an employee (or group of employees) is temporarily assigned to work for another organisation or a different part of their employer. Possible reasons include: for career development. as a chance to gain new skills or experience.

Can I refuse being seconded?

By law, an employer cannot compel an employee to go on secondment, nor unilaterally vary an employee’s contract of employment.

What is a client secondment?

Client secondments provide trainees with a valuable opportunity to spend time working closely with a client in its in-house legal team; taking on greater responsibility, developing an understanding of the client’s business and building strong client relationships that will have long-term benefits well after the trainee …

Can you end a secondment early?

The length of time that the secondment is to last should be agreed from the outset and it should be determined whether the arrangement is for a fixed period, for a fixed term that can be ended early upon notice or terminable at any point in time.

How long can you be seconded for?

Secondments should not normally be for longer than 2 years. If a post is likely to exceed 2 years, this should be advertised as a fixed term contract rather than a secondment opportunity.

Is being seconded a good thing?

It allows you to try out work in a new field without a permanent commitment. A secondment also gives you the chance to learn new skills and increase your exposure to different workplace situations, making you more attractive to employers. Many large companies and organizations use secondments to manage staff levels.

How long can a secondment legally last?

2 years
Secondments should not normally be for longer than 2 years. If a post is likely to exceed 2 years, this should be advertised as a fixed term contract rather than a secondment opportunity.

Are secondments a good idea?

Employee secondments can benefit employers as a means of developing good business relationships and sharing and enhancing employees’ skills. At the same time, they can offer employees a valuable career development opportunity, with the chance to make new contacts and gain experience within a different setting.

Is secondment a good thing?

What is a secondment in law?

A legal secondment is where a lawyer temporarily joins an in-house legal team of an organisation to help with a specific project, provide legal expertise or simply give a lift to existing teams with their day-to-day workload, without becoming a permanent member of the organisation.

At what point does a secondment become permanent?

Secondments may be full or part time. Secondments should normally be for a period of two years or less. If the secondment is to be for a period of longer than 23 months, then the arrangement must be considered under the Fixed Term Work (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002.

How do you ask for a secondment?

How to Request a Secondment. The key to requesting a secondment is making it clear to your employer that they will benefit from the new skills and experience that you will bring back to your role. A good employer will also want you to be happy and fulfilled in your work.