Employment law for employers
At Owen White Catlin, we understand the challenges that employers face in today’s workplace environment. Our team of experienced solicitors are here to ensure that your business is protected and compliant while handling the human element with care and professionalism, especially in the case of grievances or employee discontent.
Our employment law services for employers include:
- Redundancy
- Unfair Dismissals
- Settlement Agreements
- TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings - Protection of Employment)
- Discrimination
- Employment Tribunals
- Disciplinaries and grievances
- Workplace documentation, including contracts, policies and procedures
Our expert employment solicitors provide tailored, expert advice designed to suit your business's unique needs. We are dedicated to supporting you through every legal challenge, helping you avoid legal pitfalls, resolve disputes swiftly, and move forward with confidence.
When you work with us, you gain a trusted advisor who will fight tirelessly to protect your interests while guiding you through sensitive employment matters, ensuring that all your employees feel comfortable in the workplace. Whilst avoiding employment disputes can be tricky, we will provide the robust representation necessary to ensure that your business is protected and relationships are preserved.
Talk to one of our employment law solicitors today
For practical, tailored advice for the most complex employment dispute, please get in touch today for an initial consultation. You can do this by calling one of our office or by using our simple online enquiry form. We can promise a prompt service that will resolve your issue efficiently.
Why work with our employment law solicitors?
Our team of solicitors are proud to have been working with businesses across South West London, Surrey and Middlesex for many years. We believe in an empathetic approach that has allowed businesses to uphold their rights as employers and maintain positive relationships with their employees.
We offer alternative conflict resolution methods, such as mediation and negotiation, to resolve employment disputes before they escalate. These methods often save time, reduce stress, and limit costs. Especially when considering relationships in the workplace, litigation has the potential to cause hostility, which can often be easily avoided.
Nevertheless, we can represent you fiercely in tribunal proceedings if litigation is needed. Our solicitors are expert litigators and will utilise their comprehensive legal knowledge and connections with some of the region’s top barristers to provide you with the best possible chance of a positive outcome.
We believe in transparency and fairness in all aspects of our services, including fees. We offer a variety of funding arrangements, including fixed fees for certain services and flexible payment plans, so you can access the high-quality legal support you need without facing financial strain.
Our long-standing track record of success reflects our dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. Whether negotiating a complex settlement agreement or representing your business in an employment tribunal, our solicitors have the expertise and experience to ensure your business is fully protected.
Our employment law services
Redundancy
Handling redundancies can be one of the most challenging aspects of business management. The process requires careful planning, legal precision, and sensitivity to the needs and rights of affected employees, particularly regarding morale and team harmony. Moreover, a successful redundancy claim can cause significant financial and reputational damage to your business.
Our expert redundancy solicitors will help you design and implement a fair and lawful redundancy process, ensuring compliance with employment law and protecting your business from potential claims. We can provide the bespoke advice needed to help you balance your own business needs and employee welfare.
Unfair dismissals
Unfair dismissal claims can be both stressful and damaging for businesses, with severe potential legal and financial consequences if a previous employee claims successfully against you. Our expert unfair dismissal solicitors will provide robust representation, proving that all necessary procedures were followed in line with UK employment law so you are in the strongest possible position in court.
We will assess your case, offer tailored strategic advice, and represent you in negotiations or tribunal hearings if needed, ensuring your business is protected every step of the way. Our empathetic approach will ensure that your other employees are not affected in any way and that productivity is maintained.
Settlement agreements
Settlement agreements provide an effective way to resolve employment disputes without the need for prolonged litigation. Our settlement agreement solicitors have extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating settlement agreements to safeguard your business's interests while allowing for an amicable separation.
We will guide you through every stage of the settlement process, ensuring legal compliance and a satisfactory outcome for your business.
TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings - Protection of Employment)
TUPE regulations can be complex and confusing, particularly during mergers, acquisitions, or outsourcing. We offer expert guidance to ensure your business remains compliant throughout the process, helping you navigate employee transfers, protect your interests, and ensure that your productivity is unaffected by the transition.
Our expert TUPE solicitors provide clear advice on the obligations of both incoming and outgoing employers, ensuring any obstacles are smoothly navigated. We can provide expert, sensitive advice to help you manage your employees during this time, allowing for a straightforward approach to what can be a tricky period for a business.
Discrimination
Should one of your employees successfully claim discrimination against your business, this can be incredibly detrimental to your reputation and have an enduring impact. At Owen White Catlin, we can provide the most stringent legal advice to ensure your company is in the strongest possible position to defend against discrimination claims.
Our discrimination lawyers can establish infallible infrastructure within your business, ensuring that you are fully compliant with discrimination laws, have the measures in place to handle claims brought about by your employees and can mitigate any disputes that may occur, engendering a happy and harmonious workplace.
Employment tribunals
The outcome of an employment tribunal can potentially severely impact your business should the result not go in your favour. At Owen White Catlin, we can provide the expert legal guidance you need to ensure the outcome is positive whilst minimising any disruption to your business.
Our solicitors can support you throughout every step of the process, including preparing a defence, negotiating with your former employee and advising on the likelihood of success. We appreciate that each employment tribunal is unique and will carefully analyse the finest details to construct the most robust case for your company.
Disciplinaries and grievances
Having appropriate policies for disciplinaries and grievances is essential to maintain excellent workplace standards and provide the appropriate structure for resolving workplace disputes. As an employer, it is vital that you understand your obligations toward your employees and that you are able to implement fair procedures.
Our expert employment law solicitors will ensure that you are fully compliant and that your company has the correct procedures in place for the event of any disciplinaries or grievances.
Workplace documentation
It is crucial that your business has the correct documentation in place to ensure you are legally protected and compliant, as well as to provide clarity for employees and external stakeholders. Our employment solicitors can provide clear advice on drafting and reviewing important documents such as contracts, policies, handbooks, exit documentation, GDPR and performance records to ensure your company has the required documentation to remain transparent and supportive of your team.
Talk to one of our employment law solicitors today
For practical, tailored advice for the most complex employment dispute, please get in touch today for an initial consultation. You can do this by calling us on one of our office numbers, or by using our simple online enquiry form. We can promise a prompt service that will resolve your issue efficiently.