Make your brand roar with Jurassic

Jurassic Embroidery is a local family run business based in Dorchester offering an extensive range of branded and personalised garments. Director Glenn Taylor, 42, launched Jurassic Embroidery four years ago, after he felt there was a gap in the local market.

He said: “As I had a lot of experience in supplying trade customers for many years, it felt a natural step to buy the machines and start to do it ourselves and try to give the quality and service we would expect when placing an order for any personalised garments.

“We understand the importance of feeling comfortable and stylish at work and that’s why we are dedicated to providing the best workwear solutions that truly reflect your brand and personality. Our motto is

‘Your brand is your business, wear it well.’”

You can find Jurassic Embroidery on Poundbury West Industrial Estate. The team’s flexible approach enables them to cater to all markets, including trade businesses, hospitality, groups, societies & sports teams, schools, stag & hen parties & private individuals. They also produce the strips for Dorchester Town Football Club’s kids’ teams, and for several holiday parks. Glenn said: “We wanted to give Jurassic Embroidery a clear identity and I think our logo is eye-catching and relevant to the area. We have a lot of regular customers, such as the charity Addison’s UK – we print their charity fundraisers’ tops and send them out directly to the people fundraising.”

They also do heat press and screen printing, turning out classrooms-full of school leavers’ hoodies each year. They have recently started to embellish horse rugs and other equestrian items. They have produced sports kits aplenty, too. Glenn said: “We can do anything embroidered or customised, with more of a personalised service than you might get elsewhere.” n 01305 622603 n hello@jurassic embroidery.co.uk n jurassicembroidery.co.uk

Whether you’re after a single garment or 10,000 plus, Jurassic Embroidery pride themselves on offering the best service they possibly can, and pride themselves on their glowing feedback.

Employer Settlement Agreements: What you need to know

Lisa Pharaoh is the West of Dorset’s only qualified and registered mediator with the Civil Mediation Council

An Employer Settlement Agreement (SA) is a legallybinding agreement between an employer and an employee that usually results in the termination of employment. The purpose of an SA is to provide a mutually agreedupon solution to a workplace dispute or to provide a clean break for both parties. An SA can be beneficial for both employers and employees, but it is important to understand the key terms and conditions before signing any agreement –that’s where we come in! As an employer, offering an SA can provide a cost-effective way to resolve disputes with an employee. In many cases, an SA can be a quicker and more efficient way of resolving disputes than going through an employment tribunal. An SA can also help to protect the reputation of the employer by ensuring that the terms of the agreement remain confidential. For employees, an SA can provide a financial settlement in exchange for giving up certain legal rights. An SA can provide a clean break from an employer and may offer a more attractive package than an employee could expect to receive in an employment tribunal.

There are a number of legal requirements that regulate settlement agreements which must be satisfied in order for a settlement agreement to be valid and binding on the parties. The conditions are: n the agreement must be in writing n it must relate to the particular proceedings n the employee or worker must have received advice from a relevant independent adviser as to the terms and effect of the proposed agreement and, in particular, as to its effect on their ability to pursue their rights before a tribunal n there must be in force, at the time the adviser gives that advice, relevant insurance covering the risk of a claim by the employee or worker in respect of loss arising as a result of the advice n the agreement must identify the legal adviser n the agreement must state that the conditions regulating settlement agreements under the relevant statutory provisions (which should be identified) have been satisfied

We advise employers and employees. We provide practical advice and solutions. We can explain the process and your legal rights.