Employment

At Morecrofts, we provide comprehensive advice and assistance to both employers and employees. The emphasis of our advice is on dispute resolution without the need for complex and costly litigation. Often, with the right advice and a practical and sensible approach, employers can avoid placing themselves in situations where they are open to claims by employees.

The employment law services offered by Morecrofts include the following:

Employers

• Drafting and reviewing Contracts of Employment, Staff Handbooks and other policy documents
• Advising on the handling of disciplinary, dismissal and grievance procedures
• Drafting compromise agreements
• Assistance in how to comply with maternity, paternity and other family friendly rights
• Help in avoiding breaches of discrimination legislation
• Advice on how to deal with working time, pay and benefits
• The employment consequences of a business transfer
• Dealing with long term sickness absence and stress at work
• Advice on collective information and consultation requirements
• Assistance in responding to employment tribunal claims

Dealing with employee-related problems effectively is vital to the success of your business. It is essential that all employers are aware of the frequent changes and developments in employment law. The key to this area is managing staff issues before they become problems.
We can advise and assist your business whether it is a large corporation or owner-managed. The level and depth of assistance you require from us will be entirely up to you, and dependant on the needs of your business.

Getting legal advice on your documentation and procedures before a problem emerges will entail a much lower cost to you, in respect of both time and money, than if you wait until an employee brings a claim.

Employees

If you feel that you have been the victim of unfair treatment in connection with your employment, our Employment Team will be able to guide you through the steps necessary to resolve your dispute or make a claim through the Employment Tribunal. We will ensure that you receive cost effective advice on how to deal with your grievance or claim.

The areas in which we can assist you include:

• Advice on the terms contained in your employment contract
• How to present a grievance under your employer’s grievance procedure
• Wrongful and unfair dismissals
• How to bring an appeal and what information to include
• Advice if you have received a compromise agreement from your employer Complaints about discrimination or victimisation
• Flexible working
• Bullying, harassment and stress at work

For further information contact:

Charles Millett
Tel: 0151 236 8871 or email: cgm@morecroft.co.uk