Employment

Dismissal

Underperforming employee, absenteeism, redundancy- there are many reasons why you may need to consider dismissal. However, there are many aspects to consider before you can dismiss an employee as unfair dismissal claims are very common. You should seek prompt and early legal advice before taking any action as procedures can differ according to your reasons for dismissal. There are also strict statutory procedures to be followed.

Employment Contracts

Every employee is entitled to a contract of employment within two months of commencing their employment and failure to provide one can lead to an employer facing tribunal proceedings. We are able to draft contracts for you at a fixed fee or alternatively review contracts that you already have in use to check that they comply with current legislation. We advise that employment contracts are reviewed every 12 months.

Employee Incentive Schemes

We can advise on putting in place effective employee incentive arrangements that match business targets to help in retaining, motivating and rewarding performing employees.

Discrimination

Discrimination in the workplace is common and includes - sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and age discrimination. There is no limit on how much a Tribunal can award. We are able to provide proactive advice on dealing with particular issues when they arise.

Termination Packages

We can advise if you need help in negotiating a package with a departing employee or drafting a severance agreement, or just need general advice.