{"id":177427,"date":"2022-10-19T11:52:06","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T10:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=177427"},"modified":"2024-11-27T03:51:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T03:51:34","slug":"legal-employment-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/legal-employment-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Reasons Employers Need Employment Legal Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employment law is vast and subject to frequent changes. As an employer, you must be aware of what your obligations are under employment law. Seeking proper legal employment advice at an early stage greatly reduces the chance of your business having to defend itself at an employment <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/happens-employment-tribunal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tribunal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This article will explain five common reasons employers obtain legal advice for employment issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employment Contracts<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The rights and obligations you owe your employees and vice versa are mostly set out in an employment contract. Additionally, the law implies certain obligations even if the contract does not address a particular point.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most contracts determine matters such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">salary and wages;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">working hours;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">holiday entitlement; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">termination.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the terms of the contract are legally binding, it is vitally important you understand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/common-mistakes-employment-contracts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">what effect they will have on your business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Therefore, many businesses seek legal employment advice from a lawyer on drafting standard terms used for all employee contracts. Additionally, particularly skilled or senior roles may require bespoke employment contracts. Again, lawyers are well-placed to advise on drafting these terms.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Workplace Policies and Procedures<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As an employer, you need to have employment policies in place that explain to your staff how they should conduct themselves in the workplace. These policies should also outline certain procedures, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">disciplinary and <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/grievance-policies\/\">grievance policy<\/a>;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/benefits-diverse-workforce\/\">diversity<\/a> and equality policy;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sickness absence policy; and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">whistleblowing policy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is not easy to draft effective workplace policies and procedures. Depending on how they are drafted, you may inadvertently create obligations that bind you in ways you did not intend. 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However, if you find yourself in this position, you must follow the correct process. If you do not, you may face an employment tribunal for a claim of discrimination or unfair dismissal. Therefore, before initiating a redundancy process, including a consultation scheme, you may wish to seek legal employment advice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An employment law solicitor can advise you on:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how to fairly select employees for redundancy;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">statutory redundancy pay, including which employees may be entitled to it;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the redundancy consultation; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ensuring you give appropriate notice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discrimination Advice<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As an employer, it is illegal for you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/discrimination-your-rights\/discrimination-at-work\">unlawfully discriminate<\/a> against an employee. As well as ensuring you do not unlawfully discriminate, you are required to ensure that your workplace is free from unlawful discrimination. This means taking action if members of your staff are engaging in unlawfully discriminatory conduct.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The law recognises nine protected characteristics. These are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">race;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">disability;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sex;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">religion;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">maternity or pregnancy;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sexual orientation;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">age;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">gender reassignment; or<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">marriage or civil partnership.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are different ways illegal discrimination can occur, such as indirect discrimination or harassment. Ensuring that you understand the law on discrimination is why you may need to take legal employment advice as an employer. You may require assistance with:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">creating an effective equality and diversity policy;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">training for your staff on discrimination; or<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">handling complaints about unlawful discrimination in the workplace.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Defending Wrongful Dismissal or Unfair Dismissal Claims<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you do not dismiss your staff fairly, you could face a claim for wrongful dismissal or unfair dismissal at an employment tribunal. It is, therefore, essential that you are aware of what unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal are. An employment solicitor can help you understand this and, more significantly, can help you defend a claim from one of your employees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wrongful dismissal is when you have breached the employment contract when dismissing your staff member, and you have, therefore, not abided by your employment contract correctly. Unfair dismissal is when you dismiss your employee unfairly by either not having a fair reason for the dismissal or not using a fair procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A lawyer can help you by:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">establishing if your conduct is unlawful;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">reviewing any claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal and letting you know your rights;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ensuring you include fair processes in your employment policies; and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">helping you to ensure you abide by your employment contract conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As an employer, you may need to obtain legal employment advice related to employment matters. The repercussions of breaching employment law can mean facing an employment tribunal, so seeking legal employment advice may help you avoid this and help you should you have to face one. For example, you may need to take legal employment advice when dismissing your staff, writing your workplace policies and regarding discrimination.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need help understanding your employer obligations in England, our<\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment-lawyers-lp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">experienced employment lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents for a low monthly fee. Call us today on <a href=\"tel:+448081968584\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0808 196 8584<\/a> or visit our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/membership\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">membership page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666176234701\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why might an employer seek employment law advice?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You may seek employment law advice from an employment solicitor for many reasons, such as drafting your employment contracts or before initiating a redundancy process.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666176240972\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does getting employment law advice help an employer?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Obtaining legal advice can help mitigate the impact of an employment tribunal claim on your business. In many cases, lawyers can help you establish policies and guidelines that greatly lowers your chance of facing an employment claim.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1719279948049\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the essential elements of an employment contract?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An employment contract typically includes salary and wages, working hours, holiday entitlement, and termination clauses. 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