Irwin Mitchell

Here are the details for this solicitor's practice area of Employment. Please contact the solicitor using the details listed in the contact panel to the right hand side of this page. You can also choose to send an email enquiry or request a call back.

Employment law exists to protect the best interests of both employers and employees. The volume of employment legislation is increasing and covers almost all areas employers are responsible for, including dismissals, discrimination, diversity at work and family friendly policies. We represent employers and employees and therefore gain an insight into both perspectives.

Businesses should refer to the Employment and Pensions section at the bottom of this page.

Experts in employment law

We act for a wide range of employers and employees; from small business to major PLCs, for public sector organisations, trade union members and on behalf of individual employees at all levels. Our employment law work for both applicants and respondents in the Employment Tribunal and Appeal Courts is also exemplary and we have acted in numerous high-profile contentious cases. Our broad range of employment law experience and expertise enables us to benchmark across industries, professions and regions and to establish an outstanding understanding of the changing legislation and new precedents emerging. We are able to offer excellent employment law advice informed by our in-depth experience.

Our non-contentious employment law work includes:

• Drafting and advising on contracts of employment and senior executive's Service Agreements
• Preparation of company policies and handbooks covering all aspects of employment law
• Workforce and collective agreements
• Employee remuneration and benefits
• Transfer of Undertakings issues (TUPE) – including acquisitions and contracting out
• Pensions

Our contentious employment law work includes:

• Tribunal representation
• Dismissals and disciplinary procedures
• Severance Agreements (also known as Compromise Agreements) – both preparation and advice
• Advice on enforcing restrictive covenants and protecting confidential information
• All types of discrimination: race, sex, disability, religious and sexual orientation
• Redundancies: procedure, consultation and redundancy payments
• Breach of contract/constructive dismissal claims
• Deductions from wages
• Equal pay questionnaires and claims

In relation to alleged employee misconduct if necessary we work closely with our criminal law, serious fraud and FSA investigations teams who can advise in relation to related regulator, police or prosecution authority investigations.

imhrplus

In addition to the above services, we can also offer our clients imhr+. This service provides a range of specialist legal services delivered by a dedicated team of specialist lawyers who will get to know your business and provide employment service that meet your commercial needs. For an agreed annual fee, imhrplus will provide a reliable framework around which to build a successful UK employment strategy.

Employment and pensions experts

We are ideally placed to offer both employers and employees first rate advice and representation on pensions and employment law. Whether you’re looking into your Pensions Act compliance, drafting an employment contract or need dispute resolution or representation in a litigious matter, we have the experience and insight to offer outstanding guidance and commercially minded support.

Our experience in employment and pensions

We’re in an unrivalled position when it comes to delivering the advice and guidance you need to keep things manageable, effective and fully compliant.

Our employment and pensions team works for all kinds of client; large and small business, in the private and public sectors and across a full range of industry and professional sectors, so we benefit from a complete range of perspectives and insights. In the course of our work we advise and represent employers, individual employees, trades unions and pensions trustees. We would be happy to discuss how our specialist teams could assist you.

• Pensions
• Employment
• imhrplus

About employment and pensions

Employment laws, covering areas such as harassment, equal opportunities, redundancy and health and safety, are continually being updated. Pensions regulation has undergone a revolution and continues to evolve. As a result of this changing legislative and regulatory environment, employers are facing new and sometimes difficult challenges.

For more information call 0870 1500 100

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