As an employer, it’s incredibly important to adhere to employment law regulations, putting policies and procedures in place to ensure that your employees are treated fairly, whilst protecting your interests at the same time.
If you are facing a dispute, and a consequent tribunal hearing, our employment tribunal solicitors in Bury St Edmunds can help. We can provide the guidance and representation that you need, always taking a careful and pragmatic approach.
Where an employee believes that an employer has treated them unlawfully, they have the right to pursue a claim against them in an employment tribunal setting, resolving the matter out of Court.
We have much experience providing practical and sensitive advice to employers facing a wide range of circumstances. Whether you have been accused of unfair dismissal, or you need support defending a discrimination claim, we can assist you.
At Ashtons Legal, we know that facing such disputes can be stressful, rest assured, you can trust our solicitors to provide the assistance that you need. When approaching your legal matters, we always closely consider your situation, preferences, and goals.
We have worked with a diverse range of businesses, many of which have faced complex tribunal cases. When you choose Ashtons Legal, you can be confident that you’ll receive the outstanding legal support that your company needs.
Our expert team can provide a range of support in this area of the law, including:
- Employment tribunal advice for employers
- Employment tribunal representation
- Facilitating negotiation between employer and employee
- Settling claims and drafting settlement agreements
- Employment tribunal appeals
Contact our employment tribunal solicitors in Bury St Edmunds
To discuss your needs today, book a no obligation meeting with our employment tribunal claims solicitors in Bury St Edmunds.
To get in touch with us, you can simply complete our online enquiry form or contact our Bury St Edmunds office.
Why work with our employment tribunal claims solicitors in Bury St Edmunds
Our specialist employment tribunal solicitors in Bury St Edmunds are expertly trained, and are also CIPD-qualified HR professionals, capable of providing outstanding support, in whichever area you may need.
Our talented team appreciate that your business means a lot to you, always taking a respectful and practical approach, and closely considering your unique needs.
As a firm, we are members of the Law Society Lexcel Accreditation Scheme for our high standards of client care and legal practice management. Ashtons Legal is independently regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
At Ashtons Legal, we hold a Legal 500 Tier 2 ranking for employment law, showcasing our fantastic skills and expertise in this area.
If you would like to discuss your needs with a member of our team today, please contact our employment tribunal solicitors.
Employment tribunal service for employers
Employment tribunal advice for employers
Our team can provide employment tribunal advice for employers in Bury St Edmunds, ensuring that you are well informed of your obligations and rights.
We can support you by assessing your case, offering advice on its strengths and weaknesses, and advising you of your best options. Our experts can establish whether it may be viable to contest the case, or to explore settlement options.
At Ashtons Legal, we are also able to offer general employment law advice, helping employers to put policies and procedures in place to avoid employment tribunal claims.
Employment tribunal representation
When you choose to work with Ashtons Legal, our usual process is to instruct a barrister who will represent you at the hearing.
We will make sure that you are well prepared for the employment tribunal, including, that all requirements compliance issues have been considered.
If you have any questions about employment tribunals, including what to expect at each stage, please contact our specialist employment law team.
Negotiation stages
In order to resolve the claim, we will negotiate on your behalf, to reach a settlement. Once a settlement has been agreed upon, your solicitor will draft a settlement agreement. When drafting this document we will ensure that your interests are protected, both now and in the future.
Settlement agreements are used to outline the terms that have been agreed upon, and once both the employer and employee have signed, this document becomes legally binding.
Before you enter into any agreement, we will make certain that you fully understand your obligations, and are happy with the terms.
Employment tribunal appeals
In the unfortunate circumstances that you lose your case, our expert solicitors can offer assistance with employment tribunal appeals. We can help you to assess the chances of a successful appeal, and what options you have at this stage.
You will only be able to appeal a decision which is based on a point of law, the employment tribunal do not generally intervene with the basic fact finding areas of the case.
At Ashtons Legal, we have helped many employers to pursue employment tribunal appeals, if you would like to explore this option, please contact us for more information.
Our employment tribunal solicitors can also offer guidance on related financial matters, for example, employment tribunal penalties for employers.
Employment tribunal fees for employers
Our employment tribunal costs for employers tend to depend on the level of legal assistance that you require, and the particulars of your case.
We may be able to offer fixed fees in certain circumstances, while others will incur an hourly rate. Regardless, you will be provided with a clear break down of your fees at the beginning.
To discuss our retainers and fees, and access legal advice for employers in employment tribunals.
Contact our employment tribunal solicitors in Bury St Edmunds
To discuss your needs today, book a no obligation meeting with our employment tribunal solicitors in Bury St Edmunds.
To get in touch with us, you can simply complete our online enquiry form or contact our Bury St Edmunds office.