Employee Rights Solicitors For Clients In Sussex Including Brighton, Uckfield And Seaford
Employment law is the fastest-growing area of legislation, affecting virtually every aspect of life within the workplace. But it’s not just a set of rules for ‘hiring and firing’: it’s about protecting rights, and defining responsibilities, so that businesses, and the people who work in them, can work harmoniously. Having a dispute referred to an employment tribunal is becoming increasingly common, with applications up by 15 per cent last year alone.
Our Employment Law team takes a hands-on, practical view of the law. What’s more, our broad range of expertise within the firm means we’re able to bring in our specialists in other areas of law as and when required.
Entering Into Employment
Rix & Kay regularly advises senior managers on their terms of employment, ensuring that they obtain favourable packages. Restrictive covenants can be a particular cause for concern.
When Things Go Wrong
Sometimes advice is needed during employment. Employees may be unsure of their rights; they may wonder how to go about making an application for flexible working; they may feel discriminated against in the workplace but do not know how to raise a complaint.
Redundancy
Restructuring, reorganisation and redundancy is not uncommon. Rix & Kay can advise individuals or groups in such situations on their rights and help them through the process.
Termination Of Employment
Employment may end amicably or acrimoniously. Rix & Kay can advise in both cases. It may be that advice is needed on the impact of restrictive covenants; help is needed in bringing an Employment Tribunal claim or negotiating a settlement if things have gone wrong.
Compromise Agreements
Sometimes, when employment ends, employers will ask for a compromise agreement to be signed. This is most common in circumstances when a termination payment is to be received. We can help advise on rights and make sure that the best package is negotiated.
Employment Tribunal
An employee may feel that there’s no alternative but to bring a claim in the Employment Tribunal. We can advise on chances of success, likely cost and whether there are any other ways to resolve the issue. If necessary, we can represent employees at Tribunal.
After The Relationship Has Ended
Senior executives may have entered into restrictive covenants which could affect who they work for post termination. Rix & Kay can advise as to their enforceability.
