Employment Law Solicitors in Hull
Employment law is challenging, with complicated and frequently-changing legislation as well as extensive rights and responsibilities for both employees and employers. Rollits employment law solicitors in Hull have the experience to guide you through the complexities and ensure that you have the expert advice you need.
Our partner-led employment team have a wide commercial understanding and offers robust representation to employers dealing with disputes and grievances. We also assist with compliance issues and we can ensure that you have the right legal foundation in place with comprehensive employment contracts and policies.
Our solicitors specialising in employment law also represent employees in dealing with employment difficulties. We know that taking on your employer in a legal case can be daunting and we always do all we can to provide support when advising you.
Services provided by our employment solicitors for employees include:
- Settlement agreements
- Unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal
- Redundancy and pay
- Employment claims including discrimination, harassment and whistleblowing
For more information, see our employment law solicitors for employees page.
Services provided by our employment solicitors for employers include:
- Disciplinary procedures
- Employment contracts and policies
- Redundancy
- Employment tribunal claims including discrimination and whistleblowing
For more information on our services, see our employment law services for employers page.
Speak to our employment law solicitors in Hull today
To discuss your requirements with our employment solicitors in Hull, please get in touch with us today.
You can call our Hull team on 01482 323239. Alternatively, you can fill in our contact form and one of our employment solicitors will get back to you promptly.
Our employment law services in Hull – services for employees
Settlement agreements
If you are ending your relationship with your employer or you are involved in a dispute with them, you may have been offered a settlement agreement. This is a lump sum of money that is generally paid in return for leaving and for agreeing not to proceed with certain types of legal action.
You must have independent legal advice before signing a settlement agreement, as it is a waiver of some of your rights. At Rollits, our specialist employment solicitors routinely advise on settlement agreements and, where necessary, negotiate to secure improved terms and conditions.
You can expect certain issues to be dealt with in the agreement, such as the agreed wording of the reference that your employer will provide for you in the future. We will work to ensure that your rights and interests are protected and that the agreement is in your best interests.
Unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal
Your employer can only lawfully dismiss you if they have a valid reason to do so. If they do not, then you may be able to make an unfair dismissal claim against them. Similarly, if you feel that you have no option but to resign because of the way you have been treated, then you could have a claim for constructive dismissal.
We can put together a robust case on your behalf and work to secure you compensation out of court where possible. If your case cannot be settled, we can represent you at an employment tribunal.
Redundancy and redundancy pay
If you are facing redundancy, you have a range of legal rights that must be observed. We can support you during this time and ensure that your interests are protected and that you receive everything you are owed in respect of pay, benefits and holiday time or pay.
We will also check that your employer has followed the correct procedure in dealing with your redundancy and that their selection process was fair and transparent. If errors have been made in handling the situation, you may be able to make a claim for unfair dismissal.
Employment claims, including discrimination, harassment and whistleblowing
We represent employees in a full range of employment claims, including in respect of discrimination, harassment and whistleblowing.
We have extensive experience in dealing with employers and their legal teams and a proven track record of success. We will ensure that your case is as strong as possible and work to resolve matters out of court. We also deal with employment tribunal cases and we will ensure that you have expert representation and the right advice.
We know that making a claim against your employer can seem daunting and we will do all we can to support you throughout your time with us.
Our employment law services in Hull – services for employers
Disciplinary procedures
As an employer, if you need to take disciplinary action against an employee, it is important to follow the correct procedure to avoid the risk of a claim against you. Our employment team can advise you on dealing with complex disciplinary matters and ensure that you have a sound procedure in place to follow.
Employment contracts and policies
Having the right employment contracts and employment policies will ensure that your employees understand what is expected of them and how difficulties will be handled. It will also go a long way to avoiding disagreements.
We can work with you to draft robust employment contracts and policies to govern your relationship with your employees. We will ensure that they are compliant with Acas requirements and that your business needs are reflected in the terms and conditions.
Redundancy
If you are in the difficult position of needing to make redundancies, we can help you navigate the legal requirements, avoiding the risk of unfair dismissal claims.
There are numerous steps to go through, including ensuring that employees have the correct notice, establishing who is at risk of redundancy, considering other alternatives and deciding on redundancy criteria and how these will be scored.
We can advise you of the best approach and ensure that each stage is handled correctly. We also provide advice and representation if you are facing appeals or unfair dismissal claims relating to redundancy.
Employment tribunal claims, including disciplinary proceedings and whistleblowing
If you have been given notice of an employment tribunal hearing, we can put together a comprehensive defence on your behalf. We will go through what has happened and identify key evidence in support of your case.
We will ensure that you have expert representation and the strongest possible case. We deal with a full range of employment tribunal claims, including disciplinary claims and whistleblowing.
Why choose our employment solicitors in Hull?
Our employment law team has an exceptionally high level of experience and a reputation for excellence. We are highly accredited, with outstanding testimonials in leading legal directories The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
We are also known for the outstanding service we provide. We stay in close contact with clients and we will ensure that you are kept up to date with the stage that has been reached in your matter and that you understand what will happen next. We are responsive and always happy to discuss concerns and answer questions.
Our advice will be tailored to your circumstances, taking into account not just the outcome in a particular case but also your long-term aims and requirements.
We are active members of our local community, doing charity work and supporting local social enterprises, schools and churches.
Our employment law fees
Our fees are competitive and we provide not only a first-class service but outstanding value for money. We will give you clear costs estimates and liaise with you throughout so that you know exactly how much our advice and representation will be.
If you would like to discuss the likely costs for an employment law matter, please call us today and we will be happy to talk this through with you.
Speak to our employment solicitors in Hull today
If you need help with employment law in Hull, contact us today and we will be pleased to help you.
You can call our Hull team on 01482 323239. Alternatively, you can fill in our contact form and one of our employment solicitors will get back to you promptly.