Employment

Our approachable, insightful Employment team has extensive experience in representing both employees and employers, working together to ensure any challenges are understood and overcome.

We can advise you on all aspects of employment law, from the beginnings of a new employment relationship, through to contract termination and tribunals.

Solicitors since 1892

What We Offer

Employment law is constantly evolving. This can make things difficult for employers as they try to ensure they are complying with their legal obligations, and employees too as it affects their rights and obligations.

That’s why we are committed to providing you with the latest and impending changes within the world of employment law, quickly and efficiently.

Contracts, Policies and Handbooks

We are able to draft and review:

– Employment Contracts, Agent’s Contracts and Directors’ Service Contracts
– Organisation Policies and Employee Handbooks which suit the needs of your business
– Compromise Agreements for the termination of employment

Employment and Human Resources Advice

In order to avoid disputes, our team can advise employers on specific employment and human resources issues that may arise. These could include:

– Calculation of holiday entitlement and holiday pay
– Handling grievances
– Putting into practice suitable disciplinary procedures
– Flexible working arrangements
– Employee sickness and absence
– TUPE issues arising from a transfer of undertakings

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Employees

Our team advises employees on their rights when problems arise with employers including redundancy and compromise agreements.

Employment Tribunal Claims

Our team has a wide range of experience in claims brought by and against employers. We can assist with navigating through the ACAS Early Conciliation process and aim to resolve the dispute before a claim is made. If a solution cannot be reached early, our team are able to help bring and defend claims including:

– Unfair and Constructive Dismissal
– Wrongful Dismissal
– Sex, Race and Disability discrimination claims

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Get
In Touch

We look forward to discussing how Tolhurst Fisher can help you or your business.

Solicitors since 1892
Southend:
01702 352 511
Mid Essex:
01245 495 111
E:
info@tolhurstfisher.com