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Employment Law & HR Advisory Service and online Knowledge Hub
To help you stay on top of your responsibilities and avoid costly mistakes, ABC Membership gives you free access to a Legal Advisory Service, including over the phone and email support, as well as an online Knowledge Hub for all matters relating to Employment Law & HR compliance.
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Employment Law & HR support for ABC members
Employment law is fast-paced and complex, HR best practice is constantly evolving. Managing people in line with the law and keeping your workplace compliant is therefore essential for any business.
To help you stay on top of your responsibilities and avoid costly mistakes, ABC Membership gives you free access to a Legal Advisory Service, including over the phone and email support, as well as an online Knowledge Hub for all matters relating to Employment Law & HR compliance.
You can speak directly to qualified experts for straightforward, tailored, professional advice on a full range of employee issues.
This is backed up by an online Knowledge Hub, where you can find hundreds of helpful resources designed to keep your business compliant, from handbook policies to legal templates.
The service is delivered by leading industry specialists Ellis Whittam, who currently support 35,000 organisations nationwide and have a wealth experience in helping employers to create great, safe places to work.
What’s included in the Employment Law & HR One2One Service
Your own small team of legally-qualified Employment Law Advisers
Your own small team of legally-qualified Employment Law Advisers who you can call upon at any time for clear, practical advice on a full spectrum of employment challenges, from simple sickness absence to complex disciplinary procedures, contractual changes and redundancy.
Preferential rates on EW services for ABC Members.
24/7 support
24/7 support, with no limit on the number or length of calls you can make, giving you the reassurance that help is always available.
Specialists in the leisure activities sector
Ellis Whittam is a leading provider of Employment Law and HR advice to UK businesses. We understand the pressures you face, how you work, and how this has changed over time. As such, we are able to tailor our support and advice to best serve your needs, guarantee best possible outcomes, and help you maintain a legally compliant business.
An expert review of your Contracts of Employment and Employee Handbook
An expert review of your Contracts of Employment and Employee Handbook to ensure they are up-to-date, legally-compliant, tailored to your specific needs, and offer maximum protection for your business. If you are without these documents, we will create them for you.Bespoke drafting of your employment-related documents and letters
Bespoke drafting of your employment-related documents and letters (rather than, as is the case with some providers, providing you with templates and expecting you to do the work yourself).Your own personal online area
Your own personal online area, where you can find all your important documents, refer back to telephone and email conversations with your adviser, and access a library of professionally-developed guidance notes and document templates.Regular email updates and practical webinars
Regular email updates and practical webinars to keep you informed of new case law and other legislative developments that may impact your business.Expert support in the event of an employee claim
Expert support in the event of an employee claim, including handling negotiations with Acas, the Tribunal, the claimant(s) and their advisers, as well as representing you should a case proceed to an Employment Tribunal hearing.Protection against claims and enforcement action
With the One2One service, you have the option of purchasing additional FCA-regulated LEI to cover the cost of Employment Tribunal litigation and representation, awards and settlements.
Our team of highly experienced litigators have an exceptional track record supporting Employment Tribunal claims, with 95.4% of cases won, settled, struck out or withdrawn.
Do you need support?
To find out more about our Employment One2One support, call:
0345 226 8393 Lines are open 9am – 5pm
Or email enquiries@worknest.com and quote “ABC”
Preferential rates apply on EW services for ABC members
Proud to support over 35,000 UK employers
95% Client satisfaction rate - 97% Client retention rate
Experts in Employment Law & HR
Why choose us?
At Ellis Whittam, we’re known for our bespoke service and the quality of our support. Not only is our expertise unmatched, but we take the time to know you so that we can function as a true extension of your team.
- Your own small team of dedicated experts
- Commercial, pragmatic advice tailored to you
- Bespoke contracts, policies and handbooks
- Trusted by over 35,000 organisations
- Recognised as a leading firm by the Legal 500
Who you'll be working with
James Tamm
Director of Legal Services
Kim Clarke
Head of Team
Toyah Marshall
Principal Employment Law Adviser
Colleague Spotlight
Adele Blinkhorn
HR Consultancy Manager
Client stories
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Gus Hosein
Executive Director, Privacy International
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WorkNest supports our 280 staff members with Employment Law and Health & Safety and has provided quality management training too.”
Lisa Best
Head of Service Delivery, Catalyst Choice
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We get a great deal of comfort and satisfaction knowing that we have support as and when we need it, in a decisive and responsive way.”
Richard Berry
Group HR Director, Culina Group
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We moved our legal support to WorkNest (formerly Law at Work) having previously used a time and line law firm. It was important, though, that an all-inclusive fee structure did not come at the expense of quality. Thankfully we’ve been delighted with the service we’ve received from WorkNest.”
Chief Executive
Waverley Care
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What we recognised in WorkNest is the background that they have. They are able to supply knowledge and experience in a number of disciplines, which enables us to develop our business in a way that’s safe, to do it on time and with a quality to it.”
Debbie Rainbow
Director of Human Resources and Health & Safety,
Bluestone National Park Resort
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Celia McKeon
Chief Executive, The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)
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As the company started to get larger, we knew we had to protect our employees and our contractors both onsite and in the offices. WorkNest is exactly what we needed to move the company forward.”
Joanne Beaver
Operations Director, Beaverfit
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Pineapple have worked with the team at WorkNest (formerly Law at Work) since 2003, and we have built a trusted partnership together. We particularly like WorkNest’s concise and practical advice concerning employment law/HR issues and also appreciate their totally supportive approach in all areas of health and safety.”
General Manager
Pineapple Dance Studios
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I’ve taken WorkNest into every organisation that I’ve worked with. I’ve introduced them to many teams and many colleagues and referred them with absolute pleasure because I genuinely trust in the service that we get.”
People Director, The Works
