Employment law services

There are many UK and European laws governing employment which are designed to protect the rights of employees in the workplace. They establish the responsibilities of employers towards their staff with regard to hours, pay and other terms and conditions which are commonly included in all employment contracts or agreements.

Because of the complexity of employment law, it is important to seek legal advice when drafting policies and procedures for the workplace that will affect your staff.

There are employment law services which can help your company to draft employment agreements so that they include correctly worded clauses outlining the terms and conditions under which individual employees are contracted. As well as covering hours and pay, such clauses may also cover redundancy or dismissal procedures; maternity, holiday and sickness pay; and company policy and procedures related to equal opportunities and discrimination in the workplace.

Some companies which specialise in employment law services also offer advice on health and safety issues in addition to other legal aspects of employment. Laws relating to health and safety are an important responsibility for employers, and your company could be subject to criminal proceedings if you are found to be negligent under the these regulations.

Businesses often require the services of employment law specialists for help with individual procedures or contracts. However, some law firms offer long-term packages to help businesses handle their employee relationships over a longer period of time. The employment law services they offer generally include ongoing support in drafting policies, procedures and contracts that minimise the chances of employees pursuing grievances against their employer. Common claims against employers include wrongful dismissal or discrimination.

Employers can help to protect themselves against grievances by establishing and communicating their rules and policies to their staff. It is also a legal requirement to maintain accurate employee records which are referred to if disciplinary action is taken against an employee who breaks the rules.

Since any legal proceedings can be costly for your business, you should seek support from an employment law specialist either on a case-by-case basis or for ongoing advice and help.

If you would like to obtain legal advice or information on employment law, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist employment law solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local employment law solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.