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Employment law for employers

In the year 2007 to 2008 alone, the Tribunal Service recorded one hundred and ninety thousand cases at the Employment Tribunal, compared to one hundred and forty thousand the year before, and this figure is expected to increase again when the figures for 2008 to 2009 are released. While the tribunal system is designed to be straightforward, informal and fast for employers as well as employees, the process can prove a costly distraction, and can bring unwelcome attention to the business, particularly where there are multiple claims. An experienced employment law advisor will be able to work with employers with the aim of reducing the likelihood of such claims, via appropriate drafting of employment contracts.

Specialist employment lawyers are also often able to provide or arrange training for employers to deal with human resource matters in such a way that avoids the likelihood of any complaints. Such an approach is often viewed favourably by the tribunal.

Employment lawyers can offer advice on the latest government legislation that covers general matters such as equal pay, maternity leave, trade unions, flexible working arrangements and disability equality. They can also help advise, before the matter is taken any further, on issues such as redundancy or dismissal, which are both expected to be the most common issues affecting employees and employers in the current economic climate. Redundancies can actually add to the immediate costs of a business if not handled well, and a specialist solicitor will be able to advise on the most appropriate way to handle potential redundancies, as well as drafting the related legal documents.

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