There are a number of procedures that employees must follow before they can pursue a claim against their employer. There are also short and strict time limits for pursuing such claims. Our team of employment lawyers offers practical advice, guiding you through the maze of employment laws on any issue that is a concern to you, such as:
Redundancy
Compromise Agreements
Race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age discrimination
We offer a free initial interview. However we are aware that costs are an issue you will have to consider when seeking legal advice and we aim to be as flexible as possible to suit your circumstances such as agreeing a fixed fee with you, where it is possible to do so. Otherwise we will give you an estimate for the work that we do. Depending on your requirements there are other options available to you, for example:
You may have Legal Expenses Insurance covering the cost of legal advice contained within your household contents or other insurance policy. We would suggest you check all your insurance policies before you come to see us; or
Your employer may agree to contribute to your legal fees in the interests of reaching an agreement in a dispute, and we can negotiate this for you.
“I was very impressed by our first 'free' consultation where I was given first class advice - which I used to good effect. I was also impressed by Joanne herself, who was able to meet with me at a convenient time. Of course she has a wealth of experience in her field which she was able to impart and provide me with practical advice.”
Conflict between discrimination laws and protection of minority groups...
Testimonials
“I was very impressed by our first 'free' consultation where I was given first class advice - which I used to good effect. I was also impressed by Joanne herself, who was able to meet with me at a convenient time. Of course she has a wealth of experience in her field which she was able to impart and provide me with practical advice.”
October 2009
Glossary
Restrictive covenant:
Is often included in long-term contracts and contracts of employment to stop the parties working with competitors during the period of the agreement and for some time thereafter. However, unless carefully written the courts will see them as being a restraint of trade and not enforce them. In property matters it is a provision in a deed limiting the use of a property
Service contract:
Directors and officers of a company are usually given service contracts that are different to a contract of service or employment contract. This is because directors and officers are not always employees and the effect of employment law is different.
Mediation:
An alternative method of resolving disputes where the parties reach their own agreement with the guidance of a trained mediator.