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How Employment Law Solicitors Can Help Companies

If a former employee is making a claim against you, then you need to hire employment law solicitors. It's the only way to make sure that you have the right legal representation to deal with employment tribunals and other cases. These claims can be very costly, and with some of the grounds there is no ceiling on the compensation that can be claimed. That's why it's important to secure representation right at the start.

UK employment law is constantly evolving, and it can be difficult to keep up with all its provisions. If you don't have a specialist HR department, then you may fall foul of a new provision that you didn't even know about. If that happens to you, then find a firm of employment law solicitors to help you with legal action.

It's important to be aware of the grounds on which your former employees can make claims. One of these is unfair dismissal and this covers a wide range of areas. Perhaps your employees are too involved in the trade union, or not involved enough. Perhaps they want to work flexibly but it doesn't suit your business. Perhaps they have taken far too much parental leave. While it's important to put the needs of your company first, it's also important to look after your staff, and dismissal on any of these grounds will automatically be seen as unfair.

Dealing With Discrimination

There are several laws which govern discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, sexuality, race and religious belief and it's important for employers to be aware of these. Provisions have been updated within the last couple of years, and since there is no limit on compensation for cases brought on these grounds, employers would be well advised to seek help on this area.

So, what exactly can solicitors do for you? Many firms handle a wide range of areas, including breaches of contract, sick pay, parental leave, minimum wage, harassment, discrimination and dismissal. You can expect sound advice on the provisions of the law and on your best strategy for dealing with an employment tribunal. A good firm of employment law solicitors will be a useful resource for both you and your employees, helping you to understand both your rights and your obligations to each other.

 

Deminos are HR Outsourcing and employment law specialists. To find out more please call us on 0191 460 1111 or visit http://www.deminos.co.uk

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