Occupational pension
A pension scheme provided by the employer (as opposed to the state pension or any private pension). Sometimes the employee does not have to contribute to their occupational pension.
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Ombudsman
Body appointed to investigate complaints about services.
Open
The opposite of without prejudice. In relation to correspondence or a meeting it means that the details may be disclosed openly which would not be the case if they were without prejudice.
Ordinary maternity leave (OML)
The initial 26 weeks of maternity leave to which all employees are entitled.
Organogram
A chart showing an organisation’s structure and departments and who is responsible to whom.
Overriding objective
This is set out in CPR 1. Parties, their representatives, and the courts are required to deal with cases justly and at proportionate cost. Various factors must be considered including the value of the claim, the need to save expense, the complexity of the issues, the financial position of each party and the need of […]
Paginated
Numbered pages.
Part 36 offer
A formal offer of settlement under the Civil Procedure Rules.
Particulars of claim
The Claimant’s statement of case.
Parties
The claimant and the defendant are collectively known as the parties to the case. Individually, each is a party.