Compromise Agreements

We can advise on the terms of a compromise agreement and its effects, whether it represents a good settlement for you, and if appropriate negotiate changes on your behalf.

Redundancy

We can advise on whether the employer has followed a fair procedure and complied with its duty to consult.

If the employer has breached its duties we can advise on your entitlement to a redundancy payment and/or a protective award.

Advising on your rights as an employee or worker

We can advise you on your rights and the best way of enforcing these without permanently damaging your relationship with your employer position if this is possible.

We will try to prevent problems arising by anticipating these but if they do to resolve them as quickly, speedily and as cheaply as possible.

Advising in relation disciplinary procedures and grievances

Employment Tribunals have a discretion to increase or reduce awards up to 25% where the employer or employee fails to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures (the ACAS Code).  We can advise on the ACAS Code and the procedures that should be adopted prior to bringing or defending a claim.  We can advise on rights generally relating to disciplinary and grievance procedures.

We can advise and represent you in the Employment Tribunal or civil courts

We can advise on the time limits you have to bring a claim, the steps you should take before you bring a claim, your obligation to reduce your losses, your likelihood of success, give an estimate of the level of your claim and the effect on this on any benefits you have claimed, preventing claims being brought against you, negotiate a settlement on your behalf and on advise on means of funding.

Business Transfers & TUPE

We can advise whether the transfer of undertaking regulations apply, employer’s duties in relation to these and their effect on contracts of employment.