Latest news
1 February 2013Positive action under the Equality Act 2010
We have been receiving a few enquiries from employers recently regarding how positive action works. The Equality Act ... read more
31 January 2013
Employees’ Shareplan Criticised
The Government’s proposals for employee shareholder contracts which appear in the Growth and Infrastructure Bill and are currently before ... read more
23 January 2013
Consultation on Proposed Changes to TUPE Regulations
The government intends to simplify the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (Regulations 2006) TUPE to benefit business in ... read more
Meet the experts
Holly Dobson
Employment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Glenn Jaques
Employment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Mark Serby
Employment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Contact the team on
0114 266 6660
or via the enquiry form
Employment advice for businesses
To help you meet your obligations under employment law, keep on top of the latest changes and manage your work force we provide a wide range of services:-
Documentation
We can provide you with documents and support, including internal training where necessary on any of the following documents and many more:-
- Contracts of Employment;
- Staff Handbooks and policies and procedures;
- Compromise Agreements;
- Model letters/forms.
Tribunal and Court Representation
Our solicitors have extensive experience in representing our clients in the Employment Tribunals and Courts. We also provide representation in mediations and settlement negotiations. We work closely with existing clients to minimise the risk of disputes escalating. We have in depth knowledge and experience, working closely with our commercial team, on advising on a wide range of business transfers including advising you on a range of options to manage and reduce your exposure to risk.
HR Training and Support
You select the level of service that meets your business requirements and we will provide employment law and HR service tailored to your needs. Many of our clients have in-house HR teams and many have no dedicated in-house HR support. We can therefore provide a tailor made packages and act with ongoing support or assisting with one off projects.
For SMEs our service provides access to considerable employment law and HR experience and expertise and can avoid the expense of employing your own HR Manager.
We regularly assist with all employment law and HR issues arising through the life cycle of any business:-
- Recruitment and selection;
- Contracts of Employment;
- Staff Handbooks;
- Model letters and procedures;
- Varying Terms of Employment;
- Performance management;
- Appraisals;
- Disciplinary and grievance matters;
- Absence management;
- Discrimination issues;
- Protecting your business through post-termination restrictions;
- Compromise Agreements;
- Business transfers (TUPE);
- Redundancy and selection support packages;
- Grievance claims and Tribunals.
By working closely with our clients and getting to know their business we can provide practical and commercially sound employment advice.
All our solicitors are members of the Employment Lawyers Association.
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