Employment law is the fastest-growing area of legislation, affecting virtually every aspect of life within the workplace. But it is not just a set of rules for ‘hiring and firing’: it is 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 group takes a hands-on, practical view of the law. Our broad range of expertise within the firm means we are able to bring in our specialists in other areas of law as and when required. We provide personalised service and practical advice to help our clients through the challenges they face.
We advise and act on behalf of employees in issues involving:
- termination of senior executives
- compromise agreements
- bonus and commission disputes and other contractual claims
- employment tribunal claims for dismissal or discrimination (sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion and age)
- constructive dismissal
- negotiated severances
- disciplinary, grievance and capability procedures
- bullying, harassment and victimisation
- redundancies
- restrictive covenants and protection of confidential information
