Resolving disputes
Our experienced team of employment solicitors provides advice and support to social business on all aspects of employment disputes.
Employment law is one of the most complex areas of law, which is why employment disputes can and do arise. We work in partnership with co-operatives, mutuals, social enterprises, community organisations and commercial businesses to help them manage, resolve and safeguard themselves against employment disputes.
Our specialist employment team has many years of experience of working on a range of employment disputes, from high-value discrimination cases to unfair dismissal claims through to negotiating settlement agreements, handling redundancies and general employment law advice.
When supporting our social business clients there are two main areas of employment law we cover; resolving employee relations problems and defending employment claims.
Our employment-disputes service
At Anthony Collins Solicitors we understand that employment tribunal claims can be stressful, expensive and lengthy. We work in partnership with you to ensure that claims are handled and resolved in the most efficient and effective manner, by qualified solicitors.
Employee-relation problems are one of the most common employment disputes that can arise and can involve one or two key individuals to the whole workforce. We use our extensive experience and knowledge to work with you to identify legal issues, devise a strategy for defending employment claims and work towards reaching a workable outcome.
The outcome is dependent on the type of case, but could include arranging a settlement agreement, or a robust disciplinary or grievance process. In cases where trade unions are involved and relationships are strained we have used a variety of strategies to help reach agreement or, where appropriate, to bypass the unions.
We will work in partnership with you to ensure you are using your in-house resources to complete some of the processes, such as witness statements, and can provide training if required to help you reduce the cost of defending a claim.
If you are unsuccessful in defending employment claims, a tribunal claim may have a negative impact on your organisation's reputation and they may be ordered to pay compensation to the employee or the employee could seek reinstatement.
Our experienced employment-law solicitors will work with you, as a co-operative or mutual, to guide you through each stage of the tribunal process, from the initial response to a tribunal claim, and support with preparing witness statements and strategic advice on handling the tribunal. We will help you to safeguard against the threat of future employment disputes by identifying measures you could be taking to minimise the risk.
Lockdown is lifting – update for employers #1
As the tight grip of lockdown eases across the country, the Government is producing swathes of guidance as to how this will look in practice.
When the shield falls away, who provides protection?
We know that from 1 August 2020, the Government will “pause” shielding.
The updated CJRS; our new flexible friend!
Government guidance on the new flexible furlough arrangements, published at 9.30pm on Friday 12 June.
Staying alert to Government changes to furlough and Statutory Sick Pay
The Government has announced changes to the newly extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CVJRS) and extended the payment of SSP in certain circumstances.
PODCAST: Returning to work post lockdown
Katherine Sinclair and Libby Hubbard talk through the issues facing employers as they start to bring employees back to work.
WEBINAR: Managing homeworking effectively
The purpose of this 30-minute free webinar is to address how employers navigate homeworking; supporting employees whilst also ensuring that their organisation stays financially viable.
Health and safety after lockdown: what to do if an employee refuses to return to the workplace?
With the UK Government releasing its plan for handling the next stage of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all employers are considering when and how their employees will return to their workplace.
Coronavirus employment law update 21 April
This last week, we have had three different pieces of Government guidance, one confusing Treasury Direction and some conflicting SSP Regulations
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Treasury Direction
Under the Coronavirus Act 2020, the Treasury produced a Direction to HMRC on 15 April 2020, relating to payments under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Updated guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough)
The Government’s new guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) was released late Thursday 9 April. Once again, it’s a mixed bag.
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