It can be a daunting and intimidating situation when you find yourself at odds with your employer and you feel the need to seek legal advice. Thankfully, Manak Solicitors are here with a dedicated team of employment lawyers from a vast range of backgrounds who can help guide you through any workplace dispute.

We will help you make sense of your position, advise you on your best course of action, and make sure you approach any dispute from a legal position of strength and safety.

From advice on leaving a business and redundancies, to settlement agreements and workplace disputes, whatever legal support you need, the sooner you get in touch, the more robust your legal standing will be.

You can find information on some of the more common areas of dispute in employment law that we help with below.

Manak Solicitor can provide valuable assistance to an employer in a variety of ways. Here are just a few examples of how a solicitor can help an employer:

• Advising on employment law: An employment solicitor can advise on all aspects of employment law, including contracts of employment, employee handbooks, redundancy procedures, and unfair dismissal claims.
• Drafting employment contracts: A solicitor can draft employment contracts tailored to the specific needs of the employer, which will help to protect the employer's position in the event of a dispute.
• Handling employee disputes: If an employee raises a grievance or makes a claim against the employer, a solicitor can provide advice and represent the employer in court.
• Advising on immigration law: If an employer is employing staff from abroad, a solicitor can advise on the immigration requirements and provide assistance with obtaining work visas.
• Assisting with mergers and acquisitions: If an employer is involved in a merger or acquisition, a solicitor can provide legal advice and assist with the transfer of employees from one company to another.
• Providing training: A solicitor can provide training to employers on employment law and best practices to help them avoid disputes.
• Advising on health and safety: A solicitor can advise on health and safety law, including the employer's obligations to employees, and assist with the preparation of health and safety policies

By working with Manak Solicitors, employers can ensure they are fully informed and protected in relation to employment law and can avoid potential disputes and legal action.

Unfair Dismissal

Unfair dismissal in England refers to the termination of an employee's employment in a manner that is deemed to be unjust or unreasonable. The Employment of Employment Agreements Act 1996 provides the legal framework for such claims, which must be made within three months of the termination of employment.

It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that dismissals are carried out fairly and in accordance with the law. This includes carrying out a fair investigation, providing the employee with an opportunity to respond to the allegations, and taking into account any mitigating circumstances.

The following are some common reasons for which a dismissal may be considered unfair:

1. Discrimination: An employee must not be dismissed on the grounds of race, religion, gender, age, or any other form of discrimination.
2. Whistleblowing: An employee must not be dismissed for reporting illegal or unethical activity within the workplace.
3. Health and safety reasons: An employee must not be dismissed for raising health and safety concerns in the workplace.
4. Failure to follow proper procedure: If an employer fails to follow the correct procedure when dismissing an employee, it may be considered unfair.
5. Automatically unfair dismissal: This includes dismissal due to pregnancy, trade union membership, or asserting a statutory right.

If an employee feels that they have been unfairly dismissed, they can make a claim to an Employment Tribunal. The Tribunal will consider the evidence presented and make a decision as to whether the dismissal was fair or not. If the dismissal is found to be unfair, the Tribunal can award compensation to the employee.

In conclusion, it is important for employers to understand their obligations in relation to unfair dismissal and to ensure that they follow the correct procedures when terminating an employee's employment. Failing to do so can result in costly legal proceedings and a tarnished reputation.

Areas we specialise in

• Advice for leaving.
• Employment claims.
• Employer contracts.
• High Court claims.
• Workplace disputes.
• Redundancy advice.
• Settlement Agreements.