Employment

Employment law is often considered complex and difficult to navigate, with constant change through legislation, the courts’ interpretation and government policy. Our team of employment solicitors have the experience to help clients through legal requirements and best practice. Our advice is pragmatic with a view to managing risk from a legal, employee relations and reputation perspectives. 

We have particular expertise in supporting clients on complex matters, including grievance and whistleblowing complaints, employment tribunal disputes, and trade union challenges. With experience across our sectors, we are able to provide employment law advice in the context of relevant regulatory frameworks. 

The team has extensive experience in all aspects of employment law and our advice is tailored to the particular needs of our client. A few examples of the employment advice often provided includes (but is not limited to): 

• Contracts and terms of employment;

• Restrictive covenants;

• Employment status;

• Disciplinary and capability procedures;

• Grievances and whistleblowing 

• Complaints of sexual harassment and discrimination 

• Redundancies and reorganisation

• Mergers and acquisitions; 

• TUPE and related issues;          

• Working time including holiday pay;

• Family friendly matters;

• Safeguarding

• Settlement agreements;

• Representation at employment tribunals.