Expert Defense & Representation
Employment Law Expert for Employers UK
Reduce non-compliance risks and protect your reputation with fixed-fee employment law experts for businesses in the UK. Claim your free consultation today.
Access trusted support from UK employment law experts
At WorkNest, we’re an employment law expert for businesses in the UK and we’ve helped thousands of SMEs manage their compliance needs. Our team of UK employment law specialists are on hand to support you, get in touch to create a fair, friendly, productive workplace.
With cost-effective, fast legal advice, we ensure your business is compliant with UK laws. From initial consultation to onboarding, our team can support your business like an in-house legal adviser. One of our experts will get to know you, how you operate, and the challenges you face. All so they can provide tailored, pragmatic advice with your best interests in mind. We offer:
Advice and industry compliance support
Documentation across contracts, policies, and handbooks
Dispute resolution for disciplinaries, grievances, and workplace mediation
Redundancy support across the entire process
Employment tribunal support for handling the complex litigation process
Specialist legal support for discrimination, equal pay, restrictive covenants, TUPE etc.
Training and strategy for managers and employees to keep business policies up-to-date
Our team will also foster an ongoing relationship with key members of the team and keep you informed of any employment law changes that may affect how you operate.
Protect against legal risks with employment law experts for employers
Protect against legal risks with employment law experts for employers
Protect against legal risks with employment law experts for employers
From poor performance to misconduct issues, no organisation is immune to people problems. But without expert guidance, you’re at risk of falling foul of complicated employment regulations, which can lead to expensive disputes and legal challenges.
Missteps may lead to an employment tribunal claim. 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. As well as the impact on your bottom line, there’s also reputational damage to consider.
But by turning to expert advice you can dramatically reduce the time spent dealing with employment issues, gain confidence as an employer, and minimise workplace disruptions.
A dedicated team for day-to-day essentials
Admin and correspondence
Access an essential source of HR support, from documentation to policies, strategies, and management tactics. Manage your workforce with a complaint, fair, and productive process.
Strategy support
We'll guide you every step of the way through difficult situations, from gross misconduct, discrimination complaints, and redundancy situations, ensuring you avoid common pitfalls.
Vital documentation
We'll draft your vital internal documentation, from employment contracts to company handbooks, which ensures to ensures legal compliance with UK regulations.
Expert legal advice for employers helps with stressful tribunals
Employment tribunals can be highly stressful for your business, but with our experienced at every step of the way we can offer tailored feedback and support.
Tribunal support tailored to your case
WorkNest's legal expertise takes the stress out of tribunals, providing you with confidence and peace of mind when facing legal challenges
We have six times the number of qualified solicitors compared to our competitors
We offer you a dedicated adviser to ensure you always receive the ideal guidance suitable to your situation
Support with employee relations
Take a reactive approach to employee relations with our insights, guiding you toward compliant and fair management
Take the guesswork out of workforce management with SaaS solutions, HR support, and employment law guidance
Access a wealth of strategic workforce management tips to keep staff happy, productive, and positive about their working experience
Trusted UK employment law experts for every employer
Trusted UK employment law experts for every employer
Trusted UK employment law experts for every employer
Our employment law experts have decades of experience handling all types of workplace legal issues. No matter how simple or complex the situation, with our unlimited, fixed-fee service, professional advice is just a phone call away. Get help with:
Grievances and disciplinary action
Work performance management
Absenteeism and presenteeism
Managing neurodiversity in the workplace
Redundancies
Pay and tax
Employment contract and documentation
Our employment law experts have decades of experience handling all types of workplace legal issues. No matter how simple or complex the situation, with our unlimited, fixed-fee service, professional advice is just a phone call away. Get help with:
Grievances and disciplinary action
Work performance management
Absenteeism and presenteeism
Managing neurodiversity in the workplace
Redundancies
Pay and tax
Employment contract and documentation
Added extras
Explore our other People services
Our Employment Law expertise is backed up by a full suite of tools and protections to help future-proof your organisation.
Cloud-based HR Software
Takes the hassle out of essential HR functions and drive efficiency across your organisation.
Legal Expenses Insurance
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
In the worst case scenario, if your business breaches UK employment laws it may result in:
Considerable fines
Legal penalties
Reputational damage
Imprisonment
The specific laws that protect employee rights include The Employment Rights Act 1996 and The Equality Act 2010. It’s vital your business follows these Acts and remains compliant, otherwise you may face legal consequences.
Yes, it’s very common. Many small and medium-sized businesses will outsource legal support to save time and money. Even larger organisations will turn to expert external support to assist with complicated legal issues such as TUPE.
The WorkNest brand is trusted by over 40,000 UK employers through our fast-paced mix of pragmatic, speedy advice that uses innovative technology. With a 400 strong team of experts, we’re on hand to guide you through even the most challenging legal problem.
In the worst case scenario, if your business breaches UK employment laws it may result in:
Considerable fines
Legal penalties
Reputational damage
Imprisonment
Yes, it’s very common. Many small and medium-sized businesses will outsource legal support to save time and money. Even larger organisations will turn to expert external support to assist with complicated legal issues such as TUPE.
The specific laws that protect employee rights include The Employment Rights Act 1996 and The Equality Act 2010. It’s vital your business follows these Acts and remains compliant, otherwise you may face legal consequences.
The WorkNest brand is trusted by over 40,000 UK employers through our fast-paced mix of pragmatic, speedy advice that uses innovative technology. With a 400 strong team of experts, we’re on hand to guide you through even the most challenging legal problem.
