Legal Services
Integrated Support and Advice
This service provides practical help to companies with their day-to-day HR requirements. We can help review contracts of employment, company handbooks, assist with formulation of appropriate policies and procedures, and the package includes within it the Advisory Service. The service also provides support in responding to and resolving employment relations problems and assisting in implementing changes, including:
- Face to face support available with the member where requested
- Direct support at formal meetings and negotiations with employee representatives and trade union officials.
- Prior consultation regarding strategy and tactics before any formal meeting.
- Practical assistance in resolving cases of official and unofficial industrial action.
- Provision of relevant statistics, trends and general information in response to employment relations issues.
- Consultation in advance of planned company changes.
- Support and advice available in relation to termination of employment including where appropriate settlement agreements.
Advisory Service
This service gives access to experienced advisers who will offer bespoke advice on topics within the areas of employment law, employment relations, and health, safety and environment. Common issues on which we provide advice include: unfair dismissal, absence management, performance management, equal pay, disciplinary & grievance procedures, Trade Unions’ issues, redundancy, COSHH, noise at work, family friendly issues, discrimination and whistleblowing.
Dispute Resolution
Our team of experienced advisers will offer advice in dealing with methods of resolving employment disputes, including claims referred by employees or ex-employees to an Employment Tribunal. The dispute resolution service provides comprehensive, support to safeguard your interests in this complex legal area. It is designed around the principle that we advise on the optimal course of action for the member, and consequently is not constrained by any insurance restrictions.
The service covers all issues arising from employees or former employees threatening to or actually raising an employment related action against a company. This can involve claims relating to unfair dismissal, redundancy payments and protective awards, discrimination, family friendly rights, and whistleblowing.
- Settlement Agreements – a binding method of resolving an employment dispute and preventing claims which can be explored before or after employment has ended.
- Early Conciliation – before an employee can raise a Tribunal claim, in most instances the employee must contact ACAS to discuss whether they wish to explore a conciliated settlement of their claim. If a company is approached by ACAS we can represent you during any negotiations which follow with a view to achieving a binding settlement and preventing claims.
- Settlement Agreements – a binding method of resolving an employment dispute and preventing claims which can be explored before or after employment has ended.
