Employment
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We understand people’s jobs aren’t just a way of paying the bills, they form part of the bedrock of their lives.
And if a job is under threat or a contract is being formed, we are in no doubt as to how high the stakes can be and why it’s so important that the person dealing with your legal affairs is as committed as they would be as if their own future was being decided. At Setfords that’s what our employment lawyers deliver – a standard of dedicated service that leaves you in no doubt that we care about you and your future.3 easy steps to getting started
At Setfords our service is designed for your peace of mind. With highly qualified legal professionals at hand, our process will keep you updated every step of the way.
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Call or complete our simple enquiry form
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Our team will contact you to discuss your matter
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Instruct for same-day file setup
Free initial
employment law consultation
Our lawyers are experienced in all employment-related matters, both contentious and non-contentious. If you are in need of employment advice, get in touch now.
Our employment law services
Our employment solicitors are experienced in representing clients
in all types of employment Tribunal claims. We have had considerable success in claims
including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and unlawful deductions from
wages. We pride ourselves on taking a strong but sensible approach to Tribunal
litigation. We understand that many individuals will not have been through the Tribunal
process before, and this can be a confusing and challenging time. We will assist you
throughout the entire process, until either the final hearing of your matter or until a
favourable settlement is reached.
A settlement agreement (formerly known as a compromise
agreement) is a formal document that both the employer and employee will sign
where the terms of an employee’s exit from the business have been agreed. It is a legal
requirement that you receive independent legal advice on the agreement, and your
employer will normally make a contribution to the cost of this legal advice. At Setfords
we have considerable experience advising employees in all industries and at all levels
on settlement terms offered to them. We will negotiate where necessary with your
employer to make sure that you are getting the best settlement in the circumstances. You
may want to leave your employment, or have already done so, but have not yet raised the
possibility of a settlement agreement with your employer. Where appropriate we can
approach your employer with a view to exiting you from your employment in an agreed
manner. Get your free settlement agreement consultation below. Settlement
Agreement
Our solicitors have significant experience advising clients on, and
taking action in respect of, discrimination issues. These cases can be very complex, and
we recommend that anybody who believes they are being discriminated against seeks legal
advice at an early stage. Our solicitors are skilled in advising on all forms of
discrimination, with a view to resolving amicably and swiftly. Sometimes issues cannot
be resolved informally, and in these circumstances our knowledgeable lawyers can guide
you through the Employment Tribunal process.
There are procedures which employers should follow when considering
reorganising their business and making employees redundant. We can work with employees
at risk of redundancy to ensure that they know their rights and do all that can be done
to avoid being made redundant. If an employee has already been made redundant we can
review the process that was followed, and take further action if we believe the
dismissal was unfair.
Both before and during your employment you may be provided with
employment-related documentation. It is important that you understand these documents as
they may have an impact on you later on. We are experienced in reviewing and advising
clients on documents such as contracts of employment, director’s service agreements and
restrictive covenants. If you are not sure about what a document means for you we
recommend you seek advice before signing it.
Often when commencing employment an employee may be required to
enter into restrictive covenants. These may, for example, restrict who you can work for
when you leave your current job, or which customers you can deal with. Often the content
of these covenants, however, will only be considered when employment is coming to an
end. It may be that the covenants are not valid; it is important, however, that you seek
clarification on whether these restrictions are allowed before potentially breaking
them, as you could find yourselves being stopped from working in the future. We have
considerable experience in advising clients on restrictive covenants, their
enforceability, and how to protect yourselves after leaving your employment.
