Employment

We act for employers and employees on all aspects of UK employment law and the employment relationship. We also provide representation if a case goes to an Employment Tribunal. We advise on recruitment and selection procedures, drafting contracts of employment and employment policies, how to deal with disciplinary and grievance issues, severance packages and handling of dismissals. In addition, we provide practical advice and training on key changes in employment law to identify and avoid potential problems.

The type of work we undertake includes:

• advising on age discrimination legislation
• bringing and defending claims in Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal
• compromise agreements and exit packages
• confidentiality agreements
• consultancy agreements
• discrimination issues
• disability discrimination
• discipline and grievance issues
• discrimination based on religion or belief
• health and safety matters
• negotiating and drafting employment contracts and directors’ service agreements