For Employers: Our Services Explained
Hiring Staff
Onboarding
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Employers are legally obliged to provide their employees with a written statement setting out the particular details of their employment, which is often achieved in the form of an employment contract that includes the necessary details and other readily accessible documents.
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We can provide you with standard documents such as contracts of employment, offer letters, service agreements, disciplinary and grievance procedures, privacy notices, staff handbooks and policies.
Alternatively, we can draft documents to suit the circumstances you face.
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Business Protection
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Business protection isn’t just about “non-competes”. It may also be about confidentiality, intellectual property and deferred incentives.
Employers often fail to protect themselves effectively, especially with employees who go on to work for competitors or set up on their own.
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We can advise what employers should be thinking about at the outset and how to manage the risks which may arise from time to time as their businesses develop or as their markets or priorities change.
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​Managing People
​​Equality, diversity & discrimination
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Genuine diversity can have a hugely positive effect on the workplace experiences of all employees but it can also act as a safeguard against potential discrimination claims, which can be the most damaging and expensive of all employment tribunal claims.
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Prevention is better than a cure. We can help you establish the internal procedures and culture to avoid such claims, and to manage and defend your business should such claims arise.
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Disciplinaries & grievances, whistle-blowers, performance and absence management
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The workplace is an environment in which people with different personalities, communication styles, and worldviews interact. These differences can sometimes be the source of workplace difficulties and these can lead to stress and tension for those involved.
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We can help you deal with all manner of employment issues; conducting disciplinaries, dealing with grievances and whistle-blowers, carrying out performance reviews and managing sickness absences.
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TUPE
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The TUPE regulations protect employees’ rights when they transfer to a new employer. TUPE stands for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment).
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Such transfers can present risks and opportunities for employers; we can help you to plan and implement changes in order to manage the process and minimise risk.
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Letting People Go
Dismissals
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As an employer, it is likely that you will need to dismiss someone at some point.
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This can be a tricky process and you will need to ensure that you use a fair and reasonable procedure when doing so.
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have a valid reason for dismissing them
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follow a full and fair procedure, and
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make a decision that's balanced, consistent and as fair as possible
A fair dismissal is normally achievable with planning, and we can assist you with practical advice.
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Redundancies & reorganisations
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To run your business as you require, you may sometimes need to reduce your workforce. We are skilled in facilitating this and can help you plan and implement a successful process while minimising the risk of resulting claims.
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We can also advise on alternatives to consultation and processes and the risks and costs involved; this approach often turns out to be quicker, better and more cost-effective than simply following a strict legal process.
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Handling Disputes & Claims
We recognise that clients usually want to avoid litigation. Sometimes, however, avoidance or early settlement is not appropriate or even an option.
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Where this is the case, we can help you to avoid excessive costs, through planning and appropriate use of barristers, and to manage your costs.
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HR Support & Advice Line
We can advise on all HR and personnel issues. Our advice is pragmatic and provided in a commercial manner giving you the ability to make informed decisions whilst mitigating any risks involved.
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We are equipped to advise on the entire employment lifecycle from hiring to firing and beyond.
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Health Checks
We are happy to undertake initial or periodic audits of your HR documentation and practices.
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RETURN BACK TO EMPLOYER SERVICES
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