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We have an expert team of employment professionals ready to assist you and you will have a dedicated solicitor on hand to support your business needs.
An employment lawyer for your business is a valuable asset for your company. Whether you are fine-tuning contracts with employees, suppliers, or stakeholders, reclaiming commercial debts, or resolving disputes among shareholders or directors, having a skilled business employment legal team on hand is essential.
Whether you're launching a new venture or managing challenges as an established employer, a business employment lawyer’s expertise is crucial. Business employment lawyers help to draft essential documents such as contracts of employment, defining terms like pay and working hours, and employee handbooks that cover vital company policies.
Employment lawyers guide businesses in maintaining health and safety compliance. Keeping up to date with the changing laws and procedures can be tough as a business owner, especially when you’re juggling everything else. Having a trusted and reliable business employment lawyer to sense check, advise and guide you is key to the seamless and successful running of your company.
We provide a complimentary introductory meeting with a member of our legal team in certain employment law areas.
This meeting, lasting up to 30 minutes, allows you to familiarise yourself with our firm and discuss your case with your solicitor. It's an opportunity for you to make an informed decision about your next steps for optimal results.
Please note that this initial meeting does not include specific advice. If you require detailed advice and wish to extend the meeting beyond 30 minutes, you can inform your solicitor. Additional time will incur charges, and your solicitor will provide information on the associated costs.
We can help you in the following litigation areas:
Contract disputes involve disagreements between parties bound by a legal agreement. Our contract dispute service addresses conflicts arising from breaches of contract terms, interpretation issues, or failure to fulfill contractual obligations.
Shareholder disputes involve conflicts among individuals or entities holding shares in a company. These legal matters often revolve around disagreements over management decisions, financial concerns, or issues affecting shareholders' rights.
Director disputes involve conflicts within a company's leadership, typically between directors or between directors and other stakeholders. Our director dispute service specialises in resolving conflicts related to management decisions, fiduciary duties, or issues affecting the overall governance of the company.
Our employment law advice involves guiding legal matters related to the employer-employee relationship. We advise on employer and employee rights, workplace policies, and compliance with labour laws, offering comprehensive insights into various aspects of employment law.
Settlement agreements are legally binding documents that outline the terms of resolving disputes between parties, often related to employment matters. These agreements aim to provide a mutually acceptable resolution while minimising the risk of legal action.
Our legal contract service involves creating and examining employment contracts to ensure they comply with relevant laws that effectively protect both employers and employees. It addresses elements such as job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and termination clauses.
Our team of contract solicitors specialise in drafting and reviewing contracts and creating and assessing legal agreements across various business transactions. We ensure that contracts are clear, enforceable, and protective of the parties involved, mitigating potential disputes and legal challenges.
Our contract team evaluates the terms and conditions that govern business transactions, services, or products. Clear and comprehensive terms and conditions are essential for outlining expectations, responsibilities, and dispute-resolution mechanisms between parties
At GloverPriest, we provide friendly and transparent legal advice. If you would like further advice on business employment matters, please don’t hesitate to speak to one of our expert solicitors today. Complete our enquiry form.
Employment law profoundly shapes businesses by establishing a legal framework for the employer-employee dynamic. Ensuring compliance with regulations is paramount, covering aspects like minimum wage, working hours, and workplace safety.
Businesses must craft contracts that align with employment laws, outlining terms of employment, while also navigating guidelines for disciplinary procedures, health and safety compliance, and the establishment of employee benefits. By adhering to these regulations, businesses not only mitigate legal risks but also contribute to positive workplace cultures that attract and retain talent.
The consequences of not following employment legislation on your business can be huge. You could face fines or penalties for breaching employment or health and safety laws and, you may have to go through lengthy, time-consuming and costly court proceedings if a dispute arises.
This can cause distress amongst your staff and affect productivity levels and performance. In addition, not following employment legislation can impact your reputation as an employer which can cause problems with staff retention or recruitment.
Businesses need to follow a number of employment rules including those in the Working Time Regulations (1998, amended 2003), the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Equality Act 2010 to name a few.
