Employment

We can advise, assist and as appropriate provide representation in relation to the following;

• Unfair and wrongful dismissal claims
• Breach of employment contract claims
• Redundancy and related matters
• Disciplinary and dismissal procedures and their application
• Grievance procedures and their application
• Working hours and holiday entitlement
• Parental leave and time off for dependants
• Business and share transfers and sales – the effect upon employees
• Discrimination relating to sex, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, part time or fixed term working
• Equal pay and minimum wage claims
• Harassment and Victimisation in the work place

If you’re a business, the employment contract and related documents remain the fundamental starting point for identifying the terms of the employment relationship and accessing many statutory employment rights and obligations. In order that both employer and employee understand their rights and obligations and to reduce the likelihood of subsequent disputes , it is essential that employment contracts, policy documents and staff handbooks are clear, unambiguous and reflect all changes in the law.

We can advise and assist in connection with:

• Drafting new contracts of employment
• Amendment/Variation of existing contracts
• Preparation of Directors’ service agreements
• Creation and implementation of employment related policies and accompanying documentation
• Drafting of staff handbooks and manuals
• Draft and preparation of Compromise Agreements