Employment law
Employment law advice for employers
Employment law for business is a complex area and getting it wrong can not only damage your relationship with your employees but prove very costly. Making sure you get the right advice on employment law issues can help protect your business.
Meet our employment law experts
Many of our employment law solicitors are considered leaders in the field with a significant amount of expertise.
Edward Cooper
Solicitor and Head of Organisation and Membership Services (OMS) Employment
One of the UK’s leading specialist law firms.
We are proud to have partnerships with national charities and be recognised in the latest legal directories.
How can you assist my business with employment issues?
Your workforce are critical to your business - you rely on your employees to be dedicated, share your organisation’s vision and contribute to your business’s success. However, having a workforce, presents a certain level of risk if a dispute arises.
No matter how many employees you have, you need to make sure that your business complies with the latest employment law requirements. As we’ve seen in the media too many times, the significant financial and reputational impact to your business can be devastating if you get this wrong.
Our experienced team of employment lawyers are on hand to assist and advise you with all your employment matters. We provide a bespoke service that works for you and your business and can help with all employee issues to reduce the risk, costs, stress, management time and any negative PR.
We take an open and pragmatic approach to working with you to prevent and resolve disputes. We can assist with:
- Preventing and resolving employment disputes
- Disciplinary and grievance process and hearings
- Legal rights for employers and complying with the latest employment legislation
- Redundancy and restructuring
- Settlement agreements, advising on drafting of the agreement or carrying out the consultations
- Suspending an employee
- Terms and conditions of employment, drafting, reviewing and updating contracts and policies
- Managing low performing employees
- Business protection
- Defending an Employment Tribunal claim
Why choose Slater and Gordon?
Our employment team are specialists in providing independent legal advice and have many years of valuable experience in ensuring that every process runs as smoothly as possible whether on an individual matter, a high volume piece of work or an on-going basis.
We work in a way that’s open, respectful and supportive of our clients and others with whom we engage. We act with the highest professional standards and deliver what we promise in an efficient and cost-effective way.
We know that costs are extremely important to our clients. Following an initial consultation to understand your needs, we’ll provide a bespoke fee estimate based on the level of work you wish us to undertake and what’s the best fit for you and your business at the outset. We’ll keep you regularly updated on our progress both in terms of the work we’re undertaking and costs to make sure that we’re meeting your expectations.
We’re also happy to discuss fixed fees and retainer agreements with you.
If you’d like to discuss your businesses employment needs, speak to our expert employment team today 0330 041 5869 or contact us and we’ll call you.
I am very happy with the service provided which was professional, quick and efficient. I would certainly recommend Slater and Gordon Lawyers should any chance arise. Huge thank you! V K (employment case)
The Manchester Office has been very professional, helpful and prompt when dealing with a settlement agreement regarding my voluntary redundancy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Slater and Gordon for any employment law issue. D M (employment case)
I would 100% recommend Slater and Gordon if you need any help in employment law. They offer an incredible service. H L (employment case)
Why choose Slater and Gordon?
Expertise
We are an award winning law firm and have a dedicated team of employment solicitors to advise and guide you – no matter how complex your situation may be.
Affordability and advice
We're able to offer affordable expert legal advice and can provide guidance on all aspects of employment law. Our Initial Consultation provides tailored advice on your situation giving you clear guidance and options regarding next steps.
Tailored advice
We understand that employment situations differ – so we are able to provide tailored advice and guidance to suit your individual needs.
Local access
We are a national law firm, with legal experts available locally across the UK. Meetings can be arranged via telephone or video call, to suit your requirements.