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Employment law

Employment Advice For You

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
  • Non payment of wages
  • Bullying or stress at work
  • Maternity/paternity and flexible working rights
  • Board level disputes
  • Employment contracts
  • Minimum wage, working time regulations
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Dismissal
  • Representation in the Employment Tribunal
  • Employment mediation


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.

 

Please contact our Employment team on:

Tel: 01825 762281

email: employment@dawson-hart.co.uk

“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

People

Joanne joined us in 2005 bringing with her extensive experience of advising employers and
 
Jacqueline joined Dawson Hart as a Partner in 2002 bringing a wealth of expertise in Personal Injury
 

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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.

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