Employment

Employment law solicitors at Barber Titleys in Harrogate understand that HR advisors need to be up to date with employment law best practice to avoid tribunals which can be costly in terms of time and adversely affect the public reputation of a company.

Barber Titleys employment law team have solicitors who are highly experienced in all aspects of employment law, advising both employers and employees on their statutory rights and maintaining best practice in this continually evolving area of law.

Employment law areas of expertise:

  • Unfair and wrongful dismissal claims
  • Breach of employment contract claims
  • Redundancy and related matters
  • Compromise Agreements
  • Disciplinary and Dismissal procedures
  • Grievance procedures
  • Working hours and holiday entitlement
  • Parental leave and time off for dependants
  • Business and share transfers and sales – the effect upon employees
  • Discrimination relating to sex, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, part time or fixed term working
  • Equal pay and minimum wage claims
  • Harassment and victimisation in the work place

It is essential that the terms of the employment relationship are clearly defined so as to avoid potential disputes arising between the parties.

 Barber Titleys employment solicitors offer advice and assistance in connection with the following:

  • Drafting new contracts of employment
  • Amendment/Variation of existing contracts
  • Preparation of Directors’ service agreements
  • Creation and implementation of employment related policies and accompanying documentation
  • Drafting of staff handbooks and manuals

Contact us via our form or call one of our team by phone (details below).

Contact

Martin Blackham, Partner and Department Head
t: 01423 851 122

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