Employment solicitor for Employers
Not only do I have experience of acting for employers but I also have experience of running a business and the commercial pressures that come with that role. I have acted for employers from a variety of sectors: aerospace, telecoms, manufacturing, legal services, football, motorsport, financial services and the service industries. Each sector has unique challenges and each business is different.
I prefer to form long term relationships with my employer clients getting to know their businesses and culture so I can tailor my advice to their needs. Many of my clients prefer to have a retainer with me so that if an issue arises they can pick up the phone or drop me an email. The relationship often starts with a review of contracts and policies or fire fighting a particular issue. Many employers like to use me as an extension of their HR department or instead of a HR practitioner. Sometimes I am even brought in by external HR consultants when the matter becomes too complex. Take a look below at some of the specific services I can offer and have a look at the testimonials from my employer clients. I am happy to provide a no-obligation quotation for any piece of work you have in mind and do offer some fixed fee services as well as the more traditional hourly rate so contact me.
My vast experience of acting for employers means that I can provide commercial advice on any employment law issue. I have conducted redundancy consultations, held disciplinaries and heard grievances. I have provided telephone advice to the HR team on a complex matter or been the point of call during a disciplinary to advise on whether there were grounds to dismiss.
I prefer to form long term relationships with my employer clients getting to know their businesses and culture so I can tailor my advice to their needs. Many of my clients prefer to have a retainer with me so that if an issue arises they can pick up the phone or drop me an email. I have a number of existing clients who agree terms of business and for whom I provide ad-hoc advice as and when required on a retainer basis.
I am an experienced employment law trainer having provided employment law updates to HR professionals and clients in a public seminar format. I have also designed and delivered bespoke training programmes for the managers of employer clients. Any employment law topic can be covered from recruitment to dismissal including the hot topics of handling disciplinaries and equal opportunities. The training will be delivered in an interactive way to ensure that delegates are fully engaged.
It is often surprising how many employers do not have the basics in place. Others have the contracts and policies but they have been in place for some time. It is recommended that even if you have existing employment contracts, policies and handbooks these are reviewed every two years to ensure that they are legally compliant.
Nobody likes to be in a situation where redundancies become necessary. Over recent years in this economic climate sometimes difficult decisions have had to be made to preserve the business going forward. I have handled a number of redundancy situations from at risk through to dismissal including conducting the consultation meetings with the client.
Unfortunately Employment Tribunals can be an inevitable part of having a workforce. In some instances whatever you do some employees will want to have their day in Tribunal however weak their case. Perhaps you have a situation that escalated or didn’t quite follow the procedure whatever the situation I can help. I can handle a Tribunal case from the stage where you need to file a Response right through to the hearing.
Feedback from Employers
Mrs J, HR Manager, Plc, Peterborough
Working with Sarah was a refreshing experience. Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and experience which enables her to deliver speedy, sound advice covering all types of workplace employment law issues. Sarah is also a top class trainer within this field and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Mrs R, HR Manager, Lincolnshire
I worked with Sarah on a couple of Employment Law cases. She was professional at all times in her approach to both cases and has an in depth employment law knowledge. I really valued her focused, factual, no nonsense, logical approach which meant neither case went to an employment tribunal.
Mr P, Business Owner, Peterborough
We had only been in business for 12 months. Our biggest client at the time refused to honour the signed contract in terms of the termination clauses and notice periods. This coupled with a refusal to pay the monies owed in these clauses created a potential cash flow issue for the business. It was obvious […]
Click here to access a number of useful employment resources. It is not intended to provide documents as a substitute for legal advice but may provide some guidance in the first step of a process. I would always recommend that you bespoke a letter, policy or procedure to suit your individual needs, the business type and the circumstances of your case.