Employment Law Advice for Employers, London
As experienced employment law specialists Knight-Webb Solicitors are able to offer employment law advice for employers throughout the London area and nationwide. We have an established client base. We are now based in Brixton, having been based in Dulwich in south-east London for over 17 years.
We provide HR advisory services and our clients have ranged from large retailers to small businesses.
We have the advantage over many other London law firms in that our overheads are low, and we are able to pass these cost savings to clients in the form of lower fees. As the general rule with employment tribunal claims is that each side pays its own costs, win or lose, keeping legal costs proportionate is often half the battle won.
We are able to advise on all aspects of employment matters including:
- disciplinary and capability issues and grievances
- day-to-day employment law issues
- redundancies
- TUPE transfers
- ACAS early conciliation
- employment tribunal claims
- employment contracts and staff handbooks
Employment contracts and staff handbooks
Every employer is required to give each employee and other workers a written statement of particulars of certain terms of their contract of employment/ engagement no later than the first day of employment/ engagement. Employers are also required to have written disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Where an employer would like to include post-termination restrictions in employment contracts to prevent staff from soliciting clients or staff or joining a competitor when they leave, they would be well-advised to take legal advice in having a bespoke contract prepared, as poorly-drafted restrictive covenants are unlikely to be upheld by the Courts.
In addition to employment contracts, we also specialise in drafting handbooks and policies suitable for the evolving modern workplace and the legal and practical issues this gives rise to.
Unfair dismissal
Employees who have the requisite period of continuous employment will have a right not to be unfairly dismissed. For dismissals where the effective date of termination is on or after 1 January 2027, employees will qualify for the right not be be unfairly dismissed after 6 months’ continuous employment. Knight-Webb Solicitors are experts in advising on Unfair Dismissal including handling disciplinary and capability procedures and pre-termination negotiations.
Employment Tribunals
We are experienced in handling Employment Tribunal litigation and have particular experience in dealing with complex pregnancy, sex, race and disability discrimination claims. We are members of the Employment Lawyers’ Association and have wide experience working with employers in defending employment tribunal claims.
Settlement Agreement
Settlement agreements are often offered by employers to settle an employment dispute or to facilitate the termination of an employee’s employment. We are able to advise and assist employers in conducting pre-termination negotiations and preparing and negotiating settlement agreements.
Redundancy
Redundancy may happen because a workplace is closing down, or because fewer employees are (or are expected to be) needed for work of a particular kind. Contact Us today if you are an employer seeking advice on how to handle a potential redundancy situation.
Discrimination
Knight-Webb Solicitors have particular expertise in handling complex discrimination claims, including high-value claims. Discrimination may take the form of direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, a failure to make reasonable adjustments, harassment or victimization related to age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, maternity or pregnancy.
Contact Knight-Webb for Employment Law Advice for Employers, London
We operate throughout London, providing advice on all aspects of employment tribunal claims. Please Contact Us on 0207 207 6195 or email sunita@knightwebb.com to discuss your requirements in detail.
