Employment law is without a doubt one of the fastest evolving areas of law in the United Kingdom. The raft of new legislation, though designed to protect the employer/employee relationship, has done little to simplify this fundamental aspect of the working environment. As a result the volume of disputes has risen dramatically and in many cases this is purely down to the fact that people’s perceptions of their rights differ markedly to the practical application of the employment legislation itself.

We offer a full spectrum of legal services in this area and these include:

For Employers

• An Audit of existing employment documentation including contracts and manuals
• Drafting and advising on contracts of employment at all levels of seniority
• Tailor made company policies and handbooks
• Assisting with Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
• Advising on all aspects of Redundancy including collective/individual Consultation
• Workforce and Collective Agreements
• Developing Exit Strategies including safe handling of Long Term Sickness
• Preparing Compromise Agreements and negotiating Termination Packages
• General employment issues ranging from employee benefits to maternity rights
• Providing “on-site” Training
• Issues arising out of the Transfer of Undertakings Regulations
• Defending Employment Tribunal proceedings including appeals to higher Courts
• All types of Discrimination cases: sex, race, disability, age, religious beliefs and sexual orientation
• Advising on and helping to enforce Restrictive Covenants
• Ad hoc legal help on the telephone

For Employees

• Advising on contractual and associated documents
• Help with Disciplinary and Grievance issues
• Information on workplace rights including Sickness, Health and Safety and Maternity
• Dealing with Bullying/Harassment/Intimidation
• Factory Accidents and Accidents at work
• Advice on Unfair Dismissal, Redundancy, all types of Discrimination and Breach of Contract
• Providing representation before Employment Tribunal and other Courts
• Boardroom Disputes and Severance claims
• Compromise Agreements and negotiating Compensation Packages

We are here to help. Our employment department boasts an experienced mix of individuals who can offer first hand knowledge gained not only from many years in private practice but also from having worked in industry. Stephen Woods and Dharmender Singh Sall are based at our Oxford office with James Stonham sited at our Thame office. Well versed in acting for both employers and employees, we seek out practical and innovative solutions. We aim to avoid the dispute arising in the first instance but should this be unavoidable, we will look to minimise your exposure so as to achieve a fast and cost effective resolution.

Our clients range from large household names to private individuals and all are afforded the same high levels of commitment to provide a proactive and tailored service sympathetic to their individual needs.

Information and consultation forms a major part of our service. We keep our clients up to date with changes in the law both directly and through our bulletins. We offer employers a free e-mail update bulletin service and access to legal guides covering various aspects of employment law. We believe a well informed client is better equipped to assist us in dealing with their own matters.

If we can help you with any of the issues identified above or if you need some impromptu advice please contact us.

Employment Legal Guides

• A Guide to The Working Time Regulations 1998

• A Guide to Unfair Dismissal

• A Guide to Redundancy

• A Guide to Part Time Working

• A Guide to Maternity & Parental Rights

• A Guide to The Human Rights Act 1998

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