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EMPLOYMENT PROTECT

Redundancy and Restructuring

by | Jun 2, 2017 | Services

REDUNDANCY AND RESTRUCTURING

Every employer has to keep its business structure under review to ensure it adapts to changing market conditions and keep the organisation strong and competitive.

We review restructuring as an indicator or strength and our view is that the process should be implemented without delay and with compassion.

If the restructure involves fewer than 20 people then with our expertise it is possible to complete the redundancy process from start to finish within 2 weeks if your organisation needs to act swiftly to protect its interests and secure the morale of the retained workforce. Some businesses will wish to implement a much longer planning and consultation period working with employee representatives in keeping with their culture and ethos.

Madeleine Thomson
Employment Protect

Restrictive Covenants and Reputation Management

by | Jun 2, 2017 | Services

RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND REPUTATION MANAGEMENT

When an employment relationship breaks down one of the most important issues for both parties is what will happen when the employee leaves?  Will they work for a competitor, and if so, will they use information they have gleaned whilst in their current employment?

Provided they are well drafted, courts are willing to support employers in enforcing restrictive covenants.

We have the experience to advise whether or not restrictive covenants are likely to be enforceable and whether or not employees will be free to compete and breach their restrictions.

We can also assist employers and employees regarding practical steps that might be taken such as retrieving deleted files; court orders to seize information contained on the employee’s electronic devices and in “team move” situations.

In what can be an emotive situation, we are often able to find solutions aimed at avoiding expensive court action and ensuring that commercial and repetitional issues are managed and protected.

Madeleine Thomson
Employment Protect

Workplace Investigation

by | Jun 2, 2017 | Services

WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION

Where an employee raises a complaint or a grievance, the employer must investigate it. Moreover, when an employer becomes concerned there has been an act of misconduct, they will normally be bound to investigate it under their disciplinary procedure.

Investigations can take an enormous amount of valuable management time and individuals may be concerned about speaking frankly to their managers about issues that could incriminate their colleagues.

Employees often find it easier to speak frankly and in confidence to someone outside the organisation.

We can undertake the entire investigation process for you. We will meet all relevant personnel (either on or off site) and obtain their evidence. We then submit a rigorous report with our findings which you can rely on in making a decision.

Madeleine Thomson
Employment Protect

Law Firm Advisory Service

by | Jun 2, 2017 | Services

LAW FIRM ADVISORY SERVICE

We have the expertise and experience in advising a number of different law firms of different sizes in relation to HR issues.

We understand the sensitivity of these situations particular where the individual, be it a partner or an employee has been long serving or when the reputation of the law firm and or the individual is at risk.

We understand the internal pressures at play and the need to take the necessary steps whilst not undermining the culture, ethos and morale of the firm.

We understand the external pressures such as client and competitor perception and of course the SRA regulatory regime which may influence or dictate the process.

Because we are a niche employment consultancy business we are not in a competitive position to the firms we advise.

Although many of our clients have their own employment law departments, they at times prefer to take advice externally to maintain the necessary degree of confidentiality.

Our law firm clients retain us either for ad hoc projects or on an annual helpline basis.

Madeleine Thomson
Employment Protect