Employment law advice
Employment law exist to protect the best interests of both employers and employees. The volume of employment legislation is increasing and covers almost all areas employers are responsible for, including dismissals, discrimination, diversity at work and family friendly policies. We represent employers and employees and therefore gain an insight into both perspectives.
Businesses should refer to the Employment and Pensions section in the services for your business area of this website.
Experts in employment law
We act for a wide range of employers and employees; from small business to major PLCs, for public sector organisations, trade union members and on behalf of individual employees at all levels. Our employment law work for both applicants and respondents in the Employment Tribunal and Appeal Courts is also exemplary and we have acted in numerous high-profile contentious cases. Our broad range of employment law experience and expertise enables us to benchmark across industries, professions and regions and to establish an outstanding understanding of the changing legislation and new precedents emerging. We are able offer excellent employment law advice informed by our in-depth experience.
Our non-contentious employment law work includes:
- Drafting and advising on contracts of employment and senior executive's Service Agreements
- Preparation of company policies and handbooks covering all aspects of employment law
- Workforce and collective agreements
- Employee remuneration and benefits
- Transfer of Undertakings issues (TUPE) – including acquisitions and contracting out
- Pensions
Our contentious employment law work includes:
- Tribunal representation
- Dismissals and disciplinary procedures
- Severance Agreements (also known as Compromise Agreements) – both preparation and advice
- Advice on enforcing restrictive covenants and protecting confidential information
- All types of discrimination: race, sex, disability, religious and sexual orientation
- Redundancies: procedure, consultation and redundancy payments
- Breach of contract/constructive dismissal claims
- Deductions from wages
- Equal pay questionnaires and claims
In relation to alleged employee misconduct if necessary we work closely with our criminal law, serious fraud and FSA investigations teams who can advise in relation to related regulator, police or prosecution authority investigations.
imhr+
In addition to the above services, we can also offer our clients imhr+. This service provides a range of specialist legal services delivered by a dedicated team of specialist lawyers who will get to know your business and provide employment service that meet your commercial needs. For an agreed annual fee, imhr+ will provide a reliable framework around which to build a successful UK employment strategy.
For more information call 0870 1500 100, or use the links above to drop us a line.