Employment Law For Employers

Overview

Searching for expert advice on employment law? Our highly skilled team at HHD Solicitors has a proven track record in providing businesses with clear, practical advice to ensure that your business is meeting its legal obligations as an employer. We provide advice and representation in an ever-changing area of law to ensure that you are protected, every step of the way.

For a business, minimising the risk of litigation and protecting your reputation is just as important to you as effectively handling disputes in front of a tribunal. With this in mind, our team aims to deliver solutions that focus on prevention, protection and practical results.

However, should matters escalate to tribunal level, our highly experienced employment law team is experienced in dealing with proceedings before the Industrial Tribunal and the Fair Employment Tribunal, including handling pre-proceedings correspondence, preparation of a defence and representation before the Tribunal.

For more information on how we can advise you on employment law from an employee’s perspective, click here.

Employment law for employers can be divided into two areas:

• Non-contentious services – The advisory side of employment law, where we help you prevent problems through compliance and good practice
• Contentious services – This covers situations where disputes have already arisen and may lead to legal proceedings.

Our team is experienced in both, giving you complete support and peace of mind.

Non-Contentious Employment Law For Employers

• Recruitment
• Contracts of employment and restrictive covenants
• Compliance with relevant legislation, including the Fair Employment and Equality Legislation
• Staff handbooks and workplace policies
• Sickness and absence management procedures
• Disciplinary policies and procedures
• HR matters, including changes to terms and conditions; flexible working requests; maternity and paternity leave; working time; minimum wage and holiday pay.
• Termination of employment, including references, notice periods, and payments owed
• Compromise agreements, settlement agreements, and termination agreements
• General workplace disputes

Contentious Employment Law For Employers

• Advice on matters which may give rise to claims
• Pre-proceedings advice and representation
• Defence of claims before the Industrial Tribunal and Fair Employment Tribunal
• Drafting of settlement terms, where appropriate

Costs

Our goal is to provide you with proactive and practical legal services that are cost-effective for you and your business. Should you need help with these expenses, you may be able to avail of legal expenses cover, under your business insurance policy.

Why Choose Us?

• Clear, practical advice tailored to your situation
• Knowledge in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
• A cost-effective approach designed to protect your business
• Extensive experience in both straightforward and complex cases
• A dedicated team who will keep you fully informed throughout the process