Employment law affects both employers and employees and it has relevance to almost all aspects of the working day.
It is also one of the fastest-moving areas of law, which can make it challenging for businesses to keep up to date with the ever-changing laws, regulations and procedures. Failing to comply with the most recent regulations in employment law can not only lead to poor employer-employee relationships but also carry financial and legal repercussions.
That is where CMP Legal can help. We provide professional, practical and valuable assistance to you and your business.
How can CMP Legal help with an employment law issue?
Our team of experienced solicitors are well versed in a vast range of aspects relating to Employment Law, we can provide professional, practical and valuable assistance to you and your business. We advise on the following areas:
Contracts of Employment/Service Agreements/Terms and Conditions of Employment – get the most important initial document right and every employee should have one.
Employee Rights – maternity, paternity, holiday entitlement, pay/salary, time off, flexible working and all other rights.
Director Rights and Obligations – fiduciary duties and restrictions.
COVID rights and Obligations
Transfer of Undertakings – relevant if you are buying or selling a business and sometimes when there is a change of service provider.
Redundancy
Termination of the Employment Relationship
Settlement Agreements (what used to be called Compromise Agreements)
Defending Employment Tribunal Claims and Court Claims – our lawyers have substantial experience in defending Employment Tribunal and Court claims such as;
- Wrongful Dismissal claims relating to notice periods
- Unfair Dismissal claims where it is alleged that the employee has been unfairly dismissed
- Discrimination and victimisation/harassment claims whether relating to sex, race, age or disability
- Equal Pay and unlawful deductions form wages claims
Protecting employer interests – preventing ex-employees from breaching restrictive covenants and unfairly competing, protecting trade secrets and confidentiality.
As well as providing expert advice, we are able to assist with contracts of employment, staff dismissals, redundancy procedures, policy documents, and many more aspects of employment law.
Who will deal with my matter?
Our advice will be provided by our lawyers who are not only experienced in employment law but are business owners themselves and understand the need for advice to be practical and cost effective. You will be in safe hands.
Please contact us using the contact form below, alternatively you can contact Lauren Pickard directly on her dedicated profile page.