Employment Law
The dramatic changes in employment law in recent years has meant you that if you have a situation that comes under the umbrella of employment law, you will need to seek the legal advice from a professional who stays abreast of developments and is experienced in the specific areas relating to both employers and employees.
At St.Davids solicitors our team of legal experts can provide you with all the support you need to deal with subjects such as discrimination, dismissal, redundancy, contracts and compromise agreements. We can act on your behalf to ensure that you are aware of your rights with regards to employment law and that the any legal proceedings involved are dealt with correctly and efficiently.
Unfair Dismissal
If you are unfairly sacked at work, you are within your rights to make a complaint and if you can prove you were dismissed without any good reason, you may be able to take your case to the jobs tribunal. Unfair dismissals occur when an employer has not used a fair procedure for letting an employee go. Even if the employer was right in dismissing the employee on grounds such as criminal activity, or being unable to do their job, if the employer has not acted in a reasonable way in issuing the dismissal you can make a claim. We offer consultation and legal services to support you and initiate the processes involved with and unfair dismissal case if you instruct us to.
Discrimination
Discrimination is a very broad term and covers among other things, sexual discrimination, racial discrimination and disability discrimination. If you are being treated differently at work on the basis of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins or married status, being paid different rates of pay than your colleagues because of your sex despite doing similar work, or if you are receiving less favourable treatment than work colleagues on the basis that you are disabled and they are not, then you have grounds to claim for discrimination. There are many other areas that fall under the definition of discrimination. We will gladly discuss your situation with you and use our expertise to advise you on your rights with regards to workplace discrimination.
Employee Contracts
It is important that a contract between an employer and an employee be set out in such a way so that both parties can see that the contract is transparent and so that both parties fully understand their responsibilities in the workplace. At St.Davids solicitors, our legal experts can aid you in defining the details for a contract if you are an employer or going over the contents of an employee contract if you are an employee.
Redundancy Law
St.Davids solicitors can provide support to both employees and employers in the field of redundancy law. We can inform you of the required conditions and responsibilities that an employer must meet to ensure that the redundancy procedure is carried out correctly, abiding at all times to the Redundancy law. For employers we will advise you how to draw up redundancy plans and how to decide who to make redundant as well as ensuring you understand your responsibilities in informing and consulting staff throughout the procedure. For the employee, we can offer support and advise you on the correct way in which your employer should be acting and what to do if they don't.
Compromise Agreements
When an employee and employer come to the end of their working relationship, it can sometimes be necessary to secure a "clean break". This is where compromise agreements come in. They provide a means by which a full and final settlement of certain employment claims can be met for the benefit of both parties. Our legal experts are able to advise on and arrange compromise agreements and provide you with a practical and effective solution to your employment situation.
There are many aspects of employment Law that we have not covered in this brief overview. If you would like to discuss your situation with us, whether you are an employer or employee, we will be happy to discuss the details of the situation with you and act on your behalf if you so wish. Contact us to enquire about our employment law services.
Useful Links
DTI - www.dti.gov.uk
ACAS - www.acas.org.uk
HMSO - www.opsi.gov.uk
Law Society - www.lawsociety.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau - www.citizensadvice.org.uk
