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02/07/2020 - Reducing staff numbers: the advantages to employers of using Settlement Agreements
Employment Law specialist David Dixey discusses the merits of settlement agreements for employers.
"The advice and guidance that we received from David was clear and precise in what could have been a difficult employment case."
As an employer it is important you take action to protect your interests and those of the business. Whether you are looking to put in place a robust employment relationship with professionally drafted employment contracts and handbooks (policies), or you face an existing or potential problem with an employee, Holmes & Hills will give you the expert legal advice you need.
We provide a wide range of Employment Law advice and representation covering a wide range of issues and circumstances facing employers. We advise employers with anything from one employee through to a staff of 100. From our five offices across Essex and Suffolk we offer specialist advice to business owners and managers responsible for human resources (HR) across the region.
Holmes & Hills’ employment lawyers are experienced in advising and representing employers on:
Holmes & Hills provide specialist Employment Law advice with a pragmatic approach. Our goal is to ensure you and your business are in the strongest possible position in terms of your employment relationship with your staff. Should you have a contentious issue, it is our aim to see that this is resolved with a favourable outcome and as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
As listed above, our employment specialists can advise you on putting in place robust employment documentation such as contracts, handbooks, records of training and policy statements. Or they can review your existing documents to ensure they offer you the necessary protection. Ensuring these fundamental items are in place from the outset offers you the best protection from future claims that may be made against you.
With employment law changing regularly, we understand it can be difficult for HR managers and business owners to keep abreast of the latest employment law legislation and more importantly, the implications of these changes for your business. Holmes & Hills Solicitors therefore provides its commercial clients with updates on changes to Employment Law legislation at free events in Essex and Suffolk.
View our Events page to see a list of upcoming and past Holmes & Hills events.
For advice on Employment Law and to protect the interests of your business, call David Dixey at Holmes & Hills Solicitors on 01376 320456 (Essex) or 01787 275275 (Suffolk).
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