A vital resource
Whether you are a large or small business we are able to support you.
Large companies often have Human Resources departments to keep abreast of the latest developments in employment law, but do need reassurance on tricky points of law or assistance when faced with an employment tribunal.
Often in many smaller businesses, there isn’t a dedicated person or team you can go to for help or information on your rights and responsibilities.
That’s where we come in
Through our specialist teams, we can assist HR departments, and provide employment law and HR advice to businesses, large or small. Whether you are taking on staff for the first time or undertaking a large scale restructuring process we’ll be able to help you help you to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
If you’re an employee, you can come to us for independent, confidential legal advice any time you need it and more information by clicking here
Right from the start
We’ll assist with drafting employee handbooks, drawing up contracts and other agreements, and developing policies such as health and safety, equal opportunities, grievance and disciplinary policies and vehicle policies. Having these in place ensures everyone knows exactly where they stand from Day One, helping to prevent many common employment issues from becoming problem areas later on. We can also assist larger more established businesses by offering a health check.
Growing responsibilities
Taking over or merging with another business can leave management and staff facing big, sometimes life-changing issues like relocation, recruitment or redundancy. We’ll provide expert, independent advice to safeguard the interests of both employers and employees, and ensure a fair outcome for all involved.
Selling your business
If you are selling your business, we can provide you with the legal support needed to make sure you comply with current employment law legislation.
Fighting your corner
Having a dispute referred to an employment tribunal is becoming increasingly common, with applications up 15% last year alone. Whether you’re bringing or defending a claim for example an unfair or constructive dismissal, age, sexual or racial discrimination, or any other, we’ll be alongside you all the way.
As an employer, you may be able to subscribe to our pre-planned insurance-backed scheme, which could cover your business against any potential employment tribunal damages, for added peace of mind.
Keeping you informed
We hold regular employment law seminars for businesses of all types and sizes – or if you prefer, we can arrange bespoke, internal sessions for you and your staff. And for a small monthly fee, you can have access to our exclusive telephone helpline for immediate advice on any employment law issues. We also update your contracts and handbooks whenever new legislation is brought in.
On your side all the way
Our Employment Law team take a hands-on, practical view of the law. What’s more, our broad range of expertise within the firm means we’re able to bring in our specialists in other areas of law as and when required.
As one of the region’s largest legal firms, we have first-hand experience of running a substantial and fast-growing business, which means we face the same challenges you do.