Employment Contract Solicitors
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Witan Solicitors have been advising on all matters of employment law since 1986. Our talented team can advise employers on their employment-related problems and even defend employment tribunal claims.
If you need an employment contract solicitor in Birmingham, Northampton or London, give us a call today. Our team of specialists will be happy to offer expert legal advice and support.
What Should be Included in an Employment Contract?
Employment contracts are legally binding agreements that set out the conditions of employment for your staff. Generally, contracts contain both express and implied terms. Express terms are conditions that have been specifically detailed in your employee’s contract such as:
- Their job title and place of work
- Their salary or hourly wage
- Their annual leave entitlements
- Their entitlements to sick leave
- Their notice period
- Their redundancy terms
- The company’s dispute resolution procedures
Implied terms, on the other hand, are terms that are not clearly agreed upon between you and your employee, such as not stealing from the company.
Our Services
Employment contract issues are at best inconvenient and at worst can drain your business’ time and money. That is why our contract of employment solicitors provide a wide range of services to help your organisation achieve the best possible result, including:
Recruiting New Employees
When you are recruiting new talent, we can advise on the terms to include in the employment contract. If the candidate is not satisfied with the terms and packages included, we can help you handle negotiations to ensure your company is protected.
We understand that hiring a director can be even more challenging. But with our expert employment advice, you can ensure that the director’s service agreement contract reflects their obligations and responsibilities to avoid disputes later down the line
Changing Employment Contracts
Our experts can advise you on your rights to change employment contracts. We can even provide you with advice on consulting your employees about any changes to avoid disputes and unfair dismissal claims if employees decide to resign as a result.
Employment Status Disputes
If your employee raises an issue about their employment status, we can help you understand the facts and circumstances that may affect your employee’s status beyond their contract. After all, the label written in the contract may not be legally accurate.
It is worth noting that the employment tribunal will define the relationship between you and your employee based on a number of factors, such as whether the employee can or does work for another organisation. If your employee makes a claim to the tribunal, we will be by your side to ensure that your best interests are protected.
Reviewing Employment Contracts
Our solicitors have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience in employment law. Over the years, we have been instructed by employers to review and prepare employment contracts. Our team can review a range of policies, from disciplinary and grievance policies to equal opportunities and health and safety policies.
We will ensure that contracts are legally compliant and not weighted in the favour of either party. This can be especially useful following a merger or acquisition. With our help, you can ensure that your terms and conditions are consistent.
Preparing Employment Policies
We do more than just help businesses with employment contract issues. We can also help you prepare employment policies that set out the expectations and responsibilities of employees. Generally, these will be included in a staff handbook. We can even advise on which policies should be contractual and non-contractual to provide you with more flexibility.
We will ensure that contracts are legally compliant and not weighted in the favour of either party. This can be especially useful following a merger or acquisition. With our help, you can ensure that your terms and conditions are consistent.
Who We Can Help
If you need employment contract advice, our contract solicitors can help you resolve any issues related to contracts of employment, contracts for services or even consultancy agreements. Whether you are an SME or a large multinational corporation, we will provide you with the advice and support you need. We also have the knowledge and experience to help with other employment disputes, such as resolving discrimination claims and theft of confidential information.
If you are an employee dealing with employment contract issues, our team of employment law experts for employees will be happy to help you understand what your rights are. Whether you are a senior executive, director, board member or professional, we will ensure that your best interests are protected.
Why Choose Us?
- We have been resolving employment contract issues since 1986
- Our specialist team of employment solicitors is available in and around London, Birmingham and Northampton
- We specialise in all aspects of employment law so we can help you achieve the best possible outcome, no matter how complex your case is
- Our Director has been recognised in the Legal 500
Contact Us
With experienced teams of employment contract solicitors based in Birmingham, Northampton and London, our firm can help you with any dispute that you might have.
If you need legal advice on employment contracts, call us on 0300 303 2071 or send an email to info@witansolicitors.co.uk so you can take the next steps to protect your business.
FAQ
What does an employment solicitor do exactly?
An employment lawyer has a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Reviewing and preparing employment contracts and other legal documents
- Providing clients with legal advice
- Negotiating on behalf of clients
- Representing clients in tribunal hearings and court
How much does it cost to review an employment contract?
This will depend on how straightforward your contract is. To learn more about the cost of our services, get in touch with our team today.
Are employment contracts really legally binding?
Yes. If you or your employee breaks one of the teams, a breach of contract happens. To resolve a breach of contract issue, speak to our professional solicitors today.
What are the different types of employment contracts?
Contract types include:
- Agency contracts
- Consultant contracts
- Contractor contracts
- Fixed-term contracts
- Freelance contracts
- Full-time contracts
- Part-time contracts
- Zero-hours contracts
How can we help you?
Qarrar Somji
Solicitor-Advocate
Qarrar qualified as a Solicitor Advocate in 2014 having previously had experience in a varying range of litigation roles.
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