Employment Law & HR
Taking care of employment law issues in any organisation, large or small, can be a time-consuming and difficult task.
If you don’t employ an in-house team, or your team don’t have the necessary expertise to deal with more complex matters, our pragmatic Employment Law & HR support takes the hassle out of managing employee issues and minimises your risk of an Employment Tribunal claim.
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Unlimited advice from dedicated experts, bespoke document drafting and all the tools you need to manage people problems quickly and compliantly.
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HR Training
Created and delivered by experienced consultants, our interactive HR training workshops are designed to upskill your team and develop manager confidence.
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HR Consultancy
Facing a difficult employee dilemma that you don’t want to deal with alone? Our range of HR Consultancy services give you hands-on support from seasoned HR specialists.
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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
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James Tamm
Director of Legal Services
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Kim Clarke
Head of Team
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Toyah Marshall
Principal Employment Law Adviser
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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
Better with EW
Owing to our unrivalled support and expertise, we’re consistently high achievers when it comes to protecting organisations and achieving results.
6x
More solicitors
We have six times the number of qualified solicitors, practising for over five years, than any of our larger competitors. We’re also recognised by the Legal 500.
82%
Tribunal win rate
With a dedicated adviser in your corner to guide you through the process, you’re over eight times more likely to defeat a Tribunal claim if advised by Ellis Whittam.
300
Years' experience
Our Legal Team has a combined total of over 300 years’ experience of resolving problems, so you can be sure you’re receiving the best possible advice.
45%
Cheaper than a law firm
When we work out our fixed fees, we assume a charge rate that is typically 45% less than the hourly cost of a law firm, meaning you get exceptionally good value for money.
Proud to support over 35,000 UK employers
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5 times schools were prosecuted for health and safety failings in 2023/24
BLOG Written on 22 July 2024 In recent years, the importance of stringent health and safety measures in educational institutions has become increasingly apparent. Over
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King’s Speech 2024 | 2 new employment Bills announced
BLOG Written on 18 July 2024 The 2024 general election saw the Labour Party return to UK Government for the first time in 14 years.
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Managing misconduct | When is it safe to suspend?
BLOG Written by Angela Carter on 12 July 2024 When dealing with employee misconduct, it is sometimes appropriate to suspend an employee with full pay
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Workplace fatalities | 6 key takeaways from the HSE’s 2023/24 statistics
BLOG Written on 5 July 2024 New statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that workplaces in Great Britain are no safer than
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How a Labour government could impact probationary periods
BLOG Labour has pledged to expand the basic rights that are available to all workers from day one. This includes the right to parental leave, sick
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TUPE 2024 | Simplified consultation rules for small businesses
BLOG Written by Susie Lockheart on 1 July 2024 The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) Regulations, which took effect on 1 January 2024,
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Celebrating Pride Month | Creating inclusive recruitment processes
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli on 26 June 2024 June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and recognise the ongoing challenges
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Collective redundancies | How the concept of “establishment” could change under a Labour government
BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 10 June 2024 Given the UK’s challenging economic climate, many organisations are seeking ways to reduce costs. This often
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Social media in the workplace | Navigating the legal landscape
BLOG Written on 5 June 2024 Social media has transformed the way we communicate, allowing individuals to share their thoughts and opinions with a vast