Employment

Employment solicitors provide legal advice and representation to employees and employers on a wide range of employment-related issues.

Legal Services for Employees

Experiencing problems at work can be a distressing and all-consuming experience for employees. Employment law sets out statutory rights for employees, and if these are infringed, employees can take legal action against their employer.

Solicitors help employees in various areas, including the negotiation of contracts, wrongful and constructive dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, settlement agreements (also known as compromise agreements), disciplinary hearings, representation at employment tribunals, bullying, flexible working, and stress.

If you're an employee facing difficulties at work, you should seek expert legal advice as soon as possible. A qualified employment solicitor can guide you through the legal process and help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Legal services for employers

Employers are expected to keep up with the constantly changing needs of a multicultural workforce. They offer advice on standard contracts, documents, and terms and conditions of employment, as well as procedures and policies related to the employment of staff.

Solicitors can help employers with a range of issues, including:

• Advice on policies and procedures
• Negotiation of contracts
• TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment)
• Unfair dismissal
• Harassment
• Breach of contract
• Maternity/paternity rights and issues

Some law firms now offer monthly retainers that provide on-call protection on employer legal issues, including representation at employment tribunals. This approach is akin to having an in-house lawyer, a option that would not normally be affordable for SMEs.

How The Good Solicitor Guide can assist

The Good Solicitor Guide can help you find an expert employment solicitor near you, verify their credentials and read about the experiences of previous clients.

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