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Employment Law Advice for Businesses UK
Reduce workplace legal risks and protect your reputation with outsourced, fixed-fee employment advice for employers in the UK. Contact us now for a free consultation.
Industry-leading employment law advice for employers
When you run a business, there’ll be times when difficult workplace situations happen. That’s when employment law advice in the UK is essential. Whether you’re unsure how to approach a grievance or confused with holiday pay, with the right support you can run your organisation with total peace of mind.
At WorkNest, we take care of everything for you. Our unlimited, fixed-fee service gives you access to a small team of named Employment Law Advisers, who will provide ongoing support with all your HR and employment law needs. Your dedicated team will:
Offer a constant source of practical Employment Law advice on a full spectrum of employee relations issues, from the seemingly simple to the most complex
Guide you every step of the way through difficult situations (including gross misconduct, discrimination complaints and redundancy) advising on the correct process to follow and the legal pitfalls to avoid
Draft your essential documentation, including your contracts of employment and employee handbook, to ensure they’re legally-compliant and provide the best possible protection for your organisation
Keep you one step ahead of employment law developments that may affect how you operate and support you through the changes
Whether you’re facing an imminent crisis, have a quick query, or just want a second opinion, with direct access to specialists who understand your organisation inside and out, you can be sure you’re receiving the most suitable advice.
Unlimited employment law advice from a dedicated team
Unlimited employment law advice from a dedicated team
Unlimited employment law advice from a dedicated team
Many UK businesses struggle to understand employment law. Without guidance, you’re at risk of falling foul of complicated employment regulations, which can lead to expensive disputes and legal challenges. In the worst case scenario, missteps can lead to a damaging employment tribunal claim.
Employee relations issues can also affect productivity, morale, and contribute to a high turnover rate of staff. They put a strain on management, destabilise your workforce, and affect your ability to deliver on key objectives. The time and stress involved in dealing with your people problems can become a considerable burden.
The importance of employment law advice for employers
It's common for UK organisations big and small to struggle with employment law. Without support, you're at risk of falling foul of complicated employment regulations, which may lead to expensive disputes and reputational damage.
In the worst case scenario, missteps can lead to an Employment Tribunal claim. Unfortunately for employers, now that Tribunal fees have been scrapped, there’s nothing to stop litigious employees pursuing legal action. With the average award for unfair dismissal sitting at almost £14,000 and discrimination claims costing closer to £30,000, the cost of going it alone can be significant. Of course, as well as the impact on your bottom line, there’s also reputational damage to consider.
But it’s not all about legal risk. Employee relations issues can impede productivity, affect morale, and contribute to a high turnover. They put a strain on management, destabilise your workforce, and ultimately affect your ability to deliver on key objectives. If you’re not an Employment Law expert, the time and stress involved in dealing with your people problems can become a considerable burden — one that will only increase as your organisation grows.
Good legal advice, on the other hand, helps employers avoid these pitfalls. It enables them to handle risks effectively, streamline their operations, and make informed decisions. This not only ensures compliance with the law but also contributes to a healthier work environment and a stronger, more resilient business.
Our dedicated team also offer employment law advice for small businesses
Admin and correspondence
Offer a constant source of practical Employment Law advice on a full spectrum of employee relations issues, from the seemingly simple to the most complex;
Strategy and negotiation
Guide you every step of the way through difficult situations – including gross misconduct, discrimination complaints and redundancy – advising on the correct process to follow and the legal pitfalls to avoid;
Seamless representation
Draft your essential documentation, including your Contracts of Employment and Employee Handbook, to ensure they are legally-compliant and provide the best possible protection for your organisation.
Access trusted SME employment law advice
Access trusted SME employment law advice
Access trusted SME employment law advice
Free employment law advice for employers is a tempting route, but professional support doesn’t have to break the bank. At WorkNest, we blend legal advice with commercial awareness so you can be confident in managing your employment law challenges.
Our employment law advisory services comprises more than six times the number of qualified solicitors, each practicing for over five years, compared to our larger competitors. With a dedicated adviser by your side, you can rest assured that you’re in capable hands when you work with us.
And we offer free opening consultations so we can get to understand your situation, offer transparent advice, and allow you room to make a decision. Make your enquiry today to take control of your business.
Free employment law advice for employers is a tempting route, but professional support doesn’t have to break the bank. At WorkNest, we blend legal advice with commercial awareness so you can be confident in managing your employment law challenges.
Our employment law advisory services comprises more than six times the number of qualified solicitors, each practicing for over five years, compared to our larger competitors. With a dedicated adviser by your side, you can rest assured that you’re in capable hands when you work with us.
And we offer free opening consultations so we can get to understand your situation, offer transparent advice, and allow you room to make a decision. Make your enquiry today to take control of your business.
Added extras
Explore our other People services
Our Employment Law advice is backed up by a range of additional tools and protections to help you future-proof your organisation, tackle issues confidently, and manage your responsibilities on a daily basis, including:
Cloud-based HR Software
to take the hassle out of essential HR functions and drive efficiency across your organisation.
Legal Expenses Insurance
which is independent and FCA-regulated, to cover your costs in the event of an Employment Tribunal claim.
Interactive e-Learning courses
free for the first 12 months, to upskill staff in key employment law and HR topics.
FAQs
With the complexity and ever-changing nature of UK employment laws, relying on Google search results isn’t good business practice. The information you find may be out of date or wrong, which could prove costly when dealing with workplace matters. Instead, by outsourcing you can be 100% sure you’re compliant.
The WorkNest approach is fixed-fee, helping you to budget effectively across project work (such as drafting employment contracts or a company handbook) to ensure legal peace of mind.
With an in-house legal team, we offer all of our customers (with no hidden fees):
Unlimited 24/7 employment law advice
Document maintenance
Legal updates for new laws
Optional insurance
Advice and representation for employment tribunals
Yes, many of our clients scale up their service as their business grows. You can too, moving to a new retainer to help you deal with your ever-growing business.
Prices can vary between £5,000 to £17,000, although every case is different. Complex cases can reach as high as £40,000. With expert support, you can manage this process and even secure early conciliation or settlement agreements to keep costs down.
With the complexity and ever-changing nature of UK employment laws, relying on Google search results isn’t good business practice. The information you find may be out of date or wrong, which could prove costly when dealing with workplace matters. Instead, by outsourcing you can be 100% sure you’re compliant.
With an in-house legal team, we offer all of our customers (with no hidden fees):
Unlimited 24/7 employment law advice
Document maintenance
Legal updates for new laws
Optional insurance
Advice and representation for employment tribunals
Prices can vary between £5,000 to £17,000, although every case is different. Complex cases can reach as high as £40,000. With expert support, you can manage this process and even secure early conciliation or settlement agreements to keep costs down.
The WorkNest approach is fixed-fee, helping you to budget effectively across project work (such as drafting employment contracts or a company handbook) to ensure legal peace of mind.
Yes, many of our clients scale up their service as their business grows. You can too, moving to a new retainer to help you deal with your ever-growing business.
