I run a new employment business and understand there are particular regulations I have to follow. Can you advise me on them?
We help both new and existing employment businesses through the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations. We provide you with all necessary documentation to ensure you are compliant.
Read MoreWe dismissed a member of staff and now they’ve put a tribunal claim in against us for unfair dismissal and age discrimination. What should we say in our defence?
We have a great deal of experience in successfully dealing with tribunal claims. We find out about why and how you dismissed them and then provide you with options for either defending or settling the claim on a reasonable basis, as appropriate.
Read MoreOne of our valued members of staff is returning from maternity leave and wants to work part time. I’m worried if I agree, that will open the floodgates for many others to apply. What are my options?
We will talk to you about your business needs and options. Staff have a right to ask to work flexibly, not a right to work flexibly. There are a number of statutory reasons which enable you to turn down a request, such as detrimental effect on ability to meet customer demand. We will also talk…
Read MoreOne of our employees is always off sick and I’m not sure what to do. Can you help?
This can be a complex area. But we have helped many clients successfully to deal with such situations. We will need to help you investigate the reasons for the absence. We will provide you with options of how to deal with the situation and support you to reach the result that you want.
Read MoreWe have a member of staff who’s not up to the job and we want them to leave. They’ve been with us a long time. How do I deal with this?
We can support you with clear briefing on steps to take to minimise risk. This may include advising you on a performance process or offering a termination package. We will provide all the documents you need.
Read MoreOur contracts of employment and staff handbook need an update. If this something you do and what is the cost?
We have up to date contracts that can be tailored for your business (to include restrictions on what former staff can do at a competitor, for example). We will recommend a minimum number of policies and you can pick and choose any additional ones from our comprehensive handbook. If you want to introduce a bonus…
Read MoreWe are proposing to buy another business – can you tell us about whether we have to take all that business’ employees?
We are happy to help you through TUPE, the transfer of undertakings regulations and advise on your practical options for dealing with staff.
Read MoreWe need to make a business reorganisation. I want minimal disruption and risk. Can you help?
We help businesses restructure, from large - scale redundancies needing collective consultation, to situations where just a handful of employees are being made redundant. We will provide all the paperwork you need and a clear practical briefing on what to do.
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