Employment

We recognise that all Companies adopt a slightly different approach to employee management. Whether you have a designated Human Resources Department or whether you as the Manager fulfils this position as part of your role, it is likely that you will need to obtain professional legal advice for some employment issues.  from time to time. Gaining legal advice at the correct time would later save you time and money as it would ensure that you at all times follow fair procedures..

Employment law is constantly described as a “minefield” and most employers think that employment legislation is too complex whilst 45% of employers believe that the available guidance is poor. As well as there being too much legislation, organisations simply do not have the resources to translate it all into practice.

As employees become more aware of their rights and become increasingly prepared to seek legal redress, it is vital that employers stay abreast of developments in this area.

With approximately 100,000 applications annually to Employment Tribunals by employees, and with the upper limit in some awards being over £65,000, and some awards being unlimited, employers need to be fully and properly advised about relevant laws and procedures.

Our employment team provides practical advice on all employment law issues including:

• Contracts of Employment
• Data Protection
• Disciplinary Action and Grievance Procedures
• Discrimination for sex, race, disability, sexual orientation and religion and belief
• Employment Tribunals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Maternity Leave
• Minimum Wage
• Paternity Leave
• Redundancy and Dismissal
• Restrictive Covenants
• Service Agreements
• Trade Unions
• Transfer Regulations Upon Company Acquisitions
• Unfair Dismissal
• Whistle Blowing
• Wrongful Dismissal
• Breach of Contract