In employment law, settlement agreements are commonly used to resolve disputes between employers and employees, including issues like wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, or contractual disagreements.

For the settlement agreement to be enforceable it needs to meet specific criteria. One of those is that you get independent legal advice from your solicitor.

We can advise on you the terms, help you negotiate a better package, and where possible we fix our fees to your employer’s contribution so our service for you is free.

If you need advice on your employment rights, we can help. We offer a fixed fee service. For more information please get in touch.

Settlement agreement negotiations can be a daunting and sometimes stressful prospect. However, if you have decided that the best option for you is to leave your employment, then it is important that you have the necessary support to ensure that you leave on terms that are most favourable to you.

We are experienced in negotiating exit packages and we will advise and support you throughout the process.

In the event that your matter escalates to litigations we will support you by helping you draft the claim, deal with all case management directions, prepare your documents, your schedule of loss, attend preliminary hearings on your behalf and assist you with all employment tribunal related steps.

More often than not, employers will ask that you enter into certain restrictions that will apply to you even after your employment terminates. It is important that you understand what those are, and negotiate them before you commence your employment. If you need our assistance to advise you on the terms of your employment intellectual property, confidentiality and restrictive covenant clauses, we can help.

Although we are not usually able to participate in the internal procedures, we can assist you with drafting your grievance and supporting you through the process to ensure that you take all the necessary steps to protect your position should the matter escalate to litigation. 

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Our employment contracts are meticulously crafted to protect the rights of the employers. We offer customizable templates or the option to create bespoke contracts based on your unique requirements. Our contracts cover crucial aspects such as job descriptions, working hours, remuneration, confidentiality, intellectual property, restrictive covenant, data protection, termination clauses, and dispute resolution procedures.

Our team can assist you in developing robust and up-to-date HR policies that align with your organisation’s goals and values. We cover various areas, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, code of conduct, disciplinary procedures, performance management, and employee privacy. Our policies are designed to meet legal requirements while fostering a fair and inclusive workplace culture. A well-designed staff handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for your employees, outlining their rights, obligations, and the company’s policies and procedures. Our staff handbooks are designed to be user-friendly, ensuring that your employees can easily access and understand the information they need. 

Any change to a business brings with it a range of employment law issues, whether this involves managing employee communications and consultations, introducing new working practices or business structures, or changing terms of employment. It may also involve redundancies, which can be complex and require careful planning.

We specialise in advising employers on all aspects of restructure and redundancy, from large scale strategic reorganisations to individual redundancy dismissals. Achieving the strategic long and short-term aims of the business, while minimising the risk of claims, is key. If matters become contentious, we kcan help resolve disputes at any stage of the process.

Restrictive covenants are notoriously difficult to draft correctly and to enforce. Drawing our extensive experience we can draft and advise on all kinds of restrictive covenants that are enforceable and that protect your company and your assets best.

Non-compliance with GDPR can result in significant fines and reputational damage, so it is crucial for employers to understand their obligations and take the necessary steps to ensure compliance.

As more and more employees use Data Subject Access Requests as a means of applying pressure on employers, it is important that your organisation has the right support when dealing with such requests. 

Finally, we assist employers on being compliant with their privacy notices to employees.

Navigating employee relations can be challenging, and our experts are here to support you. We provide guidance on handling employee grievances, disciplinary actions, performance issues, and conflicts in a legally compliant and fair manner. Our goal is to help you maintain positive relationships with your employees while minimising legal risks.

Staying compliant with employment laws and regulations is vital for any business. Our firm keeps abreast of the latest legal developments to ensure that your HR practices align with the legal framework. We assist with compliance audits, review employment contracts and policies, and provide guidance on specific legal requirements, such as minimum wage, working hours, leave entitlements, IR35, data protection regulations and worker status.

Investing in the professional development of your HR staff and managers is crucial for effective HR management. We offer customised training sessions and workshops on various HR topics, including equal employment opportunity, managing workplace diversity, effective performance evaluations, and HR best practices. Our interactive sessions provide practical knowledge and empower your team to handle HR challenges confidently.