Employment Law for Businesses

We understand the investment made by a business in its employees and the costs that can arise from HR problems, breaching regulations and falling foul of legislation. These problems require specialist knowledge and expertise in this complex area. Employment law for businesses can be highly stressful and sometimes urgent action is required to safeguard business interests from ex-employees. We are able to pursue injunctions and other proceedings to protect you at every step.

Our Employment Law Specialisms

If you’re interested in employment law services for your business, then Bowcock & Pursaill can assist you with the below areas:

• Drafting compliant employment documentation including contracts of employment, employee handbooks and employee letters
• Service level and sub-contractor agreements, including advising on IR35 issues
• Tribunal claims advice and representation
• Advice on redundancy and reorganisation
• TUPE business transfers and outsourcing
• Whistleblowing
• Discrimination
• Recruitment and dismissal
• Restrictive covenants and injunctions
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Performance and sickness management
• Preparation of settlement agreements
• Advice and representation in relation to discrimination, unfair dismissal and breach of contract
• Employee remuneration and benefits
• Health and safety

Keeping up to date with Employment Law

Employment law is ever changing and it is the employer’s responsibility to keep on top of new legislation. As experts in employment law, our solicitors can help our clients to understand and implement any changes. We are proactive so we can inform you of any employment law changes which are due to come into force. We offer support and advise you on what any changes will mean for your business.

Our employment solicitors are experienced in helping businesses big or small across Staffordshire and the country to resolve all kinds of workplace disputes no matter the severity of the issue. We can support businesses dealing with disciplinaries, grievances, performance and sickness management issues, recruitment issues, reorganisation, redundancies, discrimination, settlements, dismissals and more.

Employment Law Retainers for businesses

With Bowcock & Pursaill employment law retainers you will benefit from:

• A point of contact for all day-to-day employment law questions
• Updates on new requirements, including flexible working
• Regular contract / handbook / policy updates
• Support with performance management, sickness absence and discrimination issues
• Advice when handling grievances from employees
• Assistance with drafting letters to employees
• And much more…

If your business would benefit from employment law support, particularly with the new regulations that come into effect in 2024, please contact our Employment Law specialist, Clare Thomas today.