Employment
law is so complex that employers and employees are unlikely to be aware of the
full range of their respective rights and liabilities. This is a field in which
the law changes comparatively frequently and it can be difficult to keep abreast
of these changes without legal help.
If a dispute arises it is important to get legal advice at the earliest opportunity.
There are specific deadlines for making complaints to an Employment Tribunal
and certain procedures to follow before an Application is made. Generally, the
longer you leave a problem the harder it is to solve.
Every effort should be made to resolve an employment dispute internally using
available grievance procedures. Your legal rights may be affected if this is
not done. Ideally, you should consult a solicitor before the matter gets this
far.
If as an employer you wish to compromise a dispute with an employee, or terminate
employment on agreed terms, you are free to enter into a legally binding agreement,
known as a Compromise Agreement. We advise employers and draft such agreements
on their behalf. We also advise employees in relation to the terms of such agreements.
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