The Employment Rights Bill brings about a lot of changes that you need to get ahead of as an employer. RLK have extensive experience working in the Hair and Beauty Sector – our teams are poised and ready to help you put your business in a position of strength.

At RLK Solicitors we are specialists in employment law and can help employers navigate the complexities of employment legislation to understand how the law applies to your specific case. Our solicitors are experts in employment law. We will ensure you understand your options and are able to make informed decisions about what is best for you.

You will also have the peace of mind from knowing that any advice we provide is not only going to be professional and accurate, but will have your best interests at heart.

EMPLOYERS

As an employer, failure to understand and correctly apply employment law could cost you in tribunal claims, compensation, low morale, reputational damage and loss of productivity. Our employment solicitors help you to follow the law to avoid conflict, and provide a defence if an employee does bring a claim against you.

How We Can Help You

• Protect Your Business: Draft clear, legally sound employment contracts to safeguard your interests and minimise risk.
• Ensure Compliance: Advise on employment status, restrictive covenants, and policies to ensure compliance with UK employment law.
• Prevent Disputes: Draft well-structured employee handbooks and policies to prevent misunderstandings and disputes.
• Manage Workplace Issues: Provide guidance on disciplinary procedures, dismissals, and whistleblowing to maintain a harmonious workplace.
• Defend Your Business: Represent you in employment tribunals and courts to resolve disputes effectively.
• Stay Informed: Offer expert advice on the latest employment law developments and provide training to your HR team.

By partnering with us, you can:

• Minimise legal risks: Our expert advice will help you avoid costly employment tribunal claims.
• Boost productivity: A well-managed workforce can significantly improve business performance.
• Protect your business reputation: Ensure your employment practices are fair and compliant.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

Safeguard your business with robust employment contracts and policies. We can review your existing agreements to ensure they’re legally compliant and protect your interests. We can also draft bespoke contracts and policies tailored to your specific needs, providing a crucial safety net against potential employment tribunal claims. By proactively addressing employment law issues, you can minimise risk and focus on growing your business.

HUMAN RESOURCES

We work closely with both HR departments and independent HR specialists to ensure your business or clients receive expert HR services. We can support you with keeping contracts, policies and procedures in line with the law; help to resolve disputes before a tribunal is needed; and offer expert training on the latest updates in employment law.

RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

Restrictive covenants in employment contracts are designed to protect employers’ interests by limiting the actions of former employees. These covenants typically prevent ex-employees from:

• Competing with the former employer: This may involve restrictions on setting up a competing business or working for a rival company.
• Soliciting clients or customers: Former employees may be prohibited from contacting or doing business with clients or customers of their previous employer.
• Using confidential information: Ex-employees may be restricted from using confidential information gained during their employment.

It’s important to note that restrictive covenants must be reasonable to be enforceable and this is case specific. Excessive or overly broad covenants may be challenged in court. We can guide you through this and create one that is perfect for your business.

LITIGATION

We can help you to decide whether litigation is the most effective course of action to resolve your dispute. If it is, we can represent you throughout your case making sure that your interests are protected and you reach the best outcome for you in the circumstances. With professional representation you will have expert legal advice and peace of mind.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

Legal advice is vital when it comes to  settlement agreements. We are experienced in acting for employers in settling disputes. Whether you need an agreement drafting or advice about your employee’s rights, our employment solicitors can help.

We believe our clients deserve the best legal advice. That’s why we’ve built a team of experienced solicitors who not only specialise in employment law but are also committed to excellent service.

We understand that legal processes can be difficult and so we will help you to understand your options to get the best solution for you, as painlessly as possible.

Although our employment solicitors are based in Birmingham, we deal with employment matters across the country. We use cloud-based technology to safely share and edit documents with you and can arrange video conferencing if desired.

We believe in:

• Guiding you to make the best choices for your case, using our specialist knowledge and expertise in employment law and procedures.
• Actively progressing your matter. Thanks to our focus on quality of service, your issue will get the attention it needs, when it needs it.
• Providing clear information on fees so that you have control of your costs right from the start.
• Keeping you up to date about your matter. You shouldn’t need to chase us to find out what is happening.

We receive consistently positive reviews from our clients, with 5-star ratings across all of our services.

GET IN TOUCH

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