Employment

Employment problems can arise without warning, usually as a result of ignorance rather than a wilful disregard of the law. Whatever your situation, we can help you to meet your legal obligations in the first instance and, if a problem does arise, resolve it without undue disruption to your business or excessive cost.
 
The importance of an informed employment policy is easily illustrated by the unlimited amount of damages which can be awarded for discrimination on the grounds of sex, race or disability. We can review and draft your employment procedures and documentation, explaining what is mandatory and what is regarded as best practice. We can prepare staff handbooks and talk to key members of your team. Our service is tailored to the nature and size of your operation and our charges are proportionate.

Why do I need Curwens?

We can advise you on every aspect of Employment Law as it affects you, including the following:

• Employment Contracts
• Contracts for Services
• Protecting your trade secrets & confidential information
• Disciplinary & Grievance procedures
• Staff handbooks
• Equal Opportunities legislation, including the Sex Discrimination Act, the Race Relations Act and the Disability Discrimination Act
• Maternity & Parental Leave Rights
• Email and internet policies
• European Law, including the Equal Treatment Directive
• Health & Safety at Work
• Service Contracts for Company Directors
• Company Directors Disqualification Proceedings
• Employee Share Schemes
• The Working Time Regulations
• Employment Tribunals - handling claims and representation at the tribunal
• Severance packages
• Redundancy: from consultation to selection
• Business Immigration

 
What if I get it wrong?

Sooner or later every employer has an employment law problem. If it is handled badly or the employer pretends nothing is happening, an employment tribunal case is often the result.

Making tribunal claims cost employees nothing.

They may cost many thousands of pounds to defend and may end with an award of many thousands of pounds against the employer.

The Curwens tribunal service

If the worst happens you can rely on Curwens to provide a comprehensive, professional and above all, cost effective employment claims handling service.

We will consult with you at every stage to decide which is the best way forward. We will not spend your money needlessly -you will be fully informed at every stage as to your chances of success.
Employment Seminars

Curwens run an occasional series of seminars covering topical subjects in Employment Law. We maintain a client mailing list for these seminars. If you would like to join just let us know.

We can also conduct in-house training sessions on aspects of Employment Law, including running a disciplinary hearing, maternity rights and the protection of confidential information.

Please download our Employment Law Frequently Asked Questions for further information.