Employment Law Solicitor
For Employers
Employment Law is a complex, wide ranging and ever-changing area of law. The Richard Nelson Solicitors employment team is able to offer advice, assistance and representation to employers in this potential minefield. Mistakes can be costly, and prevention is certainly better than cure.
We are able to give you prompt, practical advice to help minimise the risk of any claims, including:
- Guidance on handling dismissals;
- Advice on redundancy situations;
- Advice on discrimination claims;
- Advice on handling grievances and disciplinary procedures;
- Representation in employment tribunal proceedings;
- Advising on maternity and paternity rights, sick pay and working time;
- Negotiating severance packages and drafting compromise agreements;
- Health and safety in the workplace.
For Employees
We understand that a great deal of your waking day is spent at work. Hours have increased, along with the stresses and strains of modern life. It can therefore be particularly distressing if you have a problem at work, or feel that you are being treated unfairly.
We are equipped to advise you speedily and with sensitivity on a range of employment matters including:
- Wrongful, unfair or constructive dismissal;
- Redundancy;
- Discrimination and victimisation;
- Harassment;
- Maternity, paternity or other parental rights;
- Equal pay;
- Representation in employment tribunal proceedings;
- Advising on compromise agreements;
- Outstanding payments.