Legal and HR expertise that feels in-house
Always legally compliant. Always available. Always on your side
We’ll act as an extension of your team, giving you:
- Unlimited legally compliant advice
- Legally compliant contracts and handbooks
- Tribunal support should you need it
- Fixed monthly pricing
Customer stories
Proud to support over 40,000 UK employers
Our clients range from small businesses with fewer than 50 staff at a single location, through to large household names employing thousands of people at multiple sites across the UK. Whatever your size or sector, we have solutions to suit your needs.
Helping you with
Experts in employment law and HR
With our expertise in UK employment law, you’ll have a dedicated team that understands your business and acts as an extension of it. We’ll keep you compliant and aligned with your goals, whatever the challenge.
- Fast and efficient response times
- 95+ qualified employment lawyers and 45+ qualified HR consultants
- Expertise across 45 industries, providing pragmatic, clear advice relevant to your business.
- You’re 8x more likely to defend an Employment Tribunal with support from our specialist litigation team
- Flexible options available to tailor the service so it meets your exact needs
Our solutions
No in-house HR? No problem
Our HR Support package is perfect for smaller businesses that need practical guidance to prevent issues, build strong foundations, and stay compliant day to day.
All aspects of employee relations are covered, including:
- Ensuring daily HR processes align with employment legislation
- Creating compliant policies and handbooks that reflect your values and culture
- Improving employee engagement, workplace culture and communication
- Optimising conflict resolution and fair treatment
Just need legal advice? We’ve got you covered
Our Employment Law Advice package is suited more towards larger businesses with in-house HR teams, that need expert legal advice and practical guidance on handling legal disputes, navigating complex employment legislation, and protecting the organisation.
All aspects of employment law are covered, including:
- Handling workplace disputes and legal claims
- Reviewing and negotiating executive terms and employment contracts
- Interpreting complex employment laws and maintaining day- to-day operational compliance
Whichever package, the promise is the same
Fast response times
Unlimited legally compliant advice
Legally compliant contracts and handbooks
We always act in your best interests and as extension of your team
Tribunal support if required
Our packages
| Feature |
HR Support Ideal for Smaller Teams |
Employment Law Advice Ideal for larger HR teams |
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| Unlimited advice | CIPD qualified HR advice line | Dedicated qualified lawyer-led team |
| Case management support |
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| Contracts and Handbooks | Bespoke | Pre-drafted |
| Professionally drafted employment documents and letters |
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| 30, 60, 90-day onboarding HR success plan |
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| News bulletins, webinars, legal updates |
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| CaseNest Case management software |
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| PeopleNest HR software |
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| LearningNest eLearning software |
Optional | Optional |
| Package upgrades available |
Enhanced Package (Dedicated adviser, SLT training, Insured service) |
• Solicitor only advice • Legal expenses insurance (LEI) |
Not sure which solution is best for you?
Our employment law specialists will be happy to discuss your needs and help you find the right solution.
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3 x
more employment lawyers than any of our larger competitors.
8 x
more likely to defeat a tribunal claim if advised by WorkNest.
97% call back rate
within four hours.
15% cheaper
than hourly rates charged by private practice law firms.
15% cheaper
97% call back rate
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3 x
Services
Advisory services: Empowering employers
At WorkNest, we are more than just legal advisers; we are your trusted, commercial partner. Our services equip you with everything needed to manage your workforce confidently and compliantly. From first-class, unlimited legal advice and bespoke document drafting to user-friendly HR software and case management tools, we’re here to support you through every people-related challenge.
Tools and training for you and your team
From step-by-step guides covering common employee relations issues to over 100 interactive eLearning courses, these additional tools will ensure your organisation stays up-to-date, follows the correct HR processes, and remains fully compliant with the law.
HR and case management software
Streamline your HR tasks and case management tracking with our intuitive software. Stay compliant, reduce admin, manage employee data, gain MI insights, and access expert resources with ease.
Bespoke document drafting
From straightforward warnings for poor attendance to complicated settlement agreements, we’ll take care of employment-related documents and correspondence, so you don’t have to.
Legally compliant contracts and handbooks
We’ll review your essential employment documents or provide you with a completely new suite to ensure they’re legally sound and offer maximum protection. If the law changes, we’ll help amend your contracts and policies to keep you compliant.
Unlimited support, 24/7
With our fixed-fee subscription model, you receive unlimited, tailored advice whenever you need it – no hourly fees or on-the-clock billing. Enjoy straightforward, jargon-free guidance, just a phone call or email away.
Your own personal legal advisory team
You’ll be supported by a small, dedicated team of qualified Employment Law specialists who understand your business and will assist with all workforce challenges, from everyday queries to more complex issues.
Your own personal legal advisory team
You’ll be supported by a small, dedicated team of qualified HR and Employment Law specialists who understand your business and will assist with all workforce challenges, from everyday queries to more complex issues.
Unlimited support, 24/7
With our fixed-fee subscription model, you’ll receive unlimited, tailored advice whenever you need it – no hourly fees or on-the-clock billing. Enjoy straightforward, jargon-free guidance, just a phone call or email away.
Legally compliant contracts and handbooks
We’ll provide professionally drafted documents appropriate for your business. If you prefer to use your own, we’ll conduct a one-off compliance review to identify any necessary updates. Should the law change, we’ll highlight these updates for you, keeping you protected.
Bespoke document drafting
From straightforward warnings for poor attendance to complicated settlement agreements, we’ll take care of employment-related documents and correspondence, so you don’t have to.
HR and case management software
Streamline your HR tasks and case management tracking with our intuitive software. Stay compliant, reduce admin, manage employee data, gain MI insights, and access expert resources with ease.
Tools and training for you and your team
From step-by-step guides covering common employee relations issues to over 100 interactive eLearning courses, these additional tools will ensure your organisation stays up-to-date, follows the correct HR processes, and remains fully compliant with the law.
Onboarding process
Getting started with WorkNest is easy
We make it simple to get the support you need. Our streamlined process ensures you’ll have the right tools, expert advice, and a team that truly understands your business – all ready to support you from the get-go. Here’s how it works:
Discovery call
Let’s talk about your goals and how we can tailor our support to fit your needs perfectly.
Meet your dedicated legal advisor
You advisor will explore your business needs, confirm key contacts, discuss any current employment challenges you may be facing, and arrange for the necessary documentation and support services.
Ongoing support:
Your expert team is just a call or email away, ready to provide tailored advice and support whenever you need it.
Managing Neurodiversity at Work
Duration: 3hr 30mins
- What is neurodiversity?
- What it means to be neurodivergent
- What qualities might someone who is neurodivergent bring to a workplace
Menopause Awareness
Duration: 3hr 30min
- What is the menopause?
- How can a manager support an employee going through the menopause?
- What adjustments may be appropriate for a person going through the menopause?
20+
More HRC courses
Delivered in half-day sessions, our courses offer a very cost-effective way to increase knowledge and confidence in key HR and People Management topics in an interactive format.
Software
Manage HR and compliance the easy way
- Store and manage all employee data in one platform.
- Automate HR processes absence tracking, entitlement calculations, and performance reviews.
- Flexible, modular system so you can analyse key HR metrics and trends with easy-to-read reports.
Book a consultation
Our expert team provides tailored advice across all HR and employment law issues. Trusted by over 40,000 organisations, book a consultation to explore how our solutions can support you too.
- Unlimited advice from a dedicated advisory team
- Professionally drafted, legally compliant documents
- Intuitive HR and case management software
- Tools and training for you and your team
- Optional Legal Expenses Insurance
Case examples
Expert advice on all Employment Law issues
WorkNest’s experts provide clear, practical advice on a wide range of Employment Law matters. From resolving disputes, and handling redundancies, to managing employment tribunal claims, sickness absence and performance issues, we’ll help you stay compliant and minimise risk through tailored support.
Health, leave and absence management
- Sickness-related absence and medical capability
- Annual leave
- Family leave, including maternity leave, adoption leave, paternity leave and parental leave
- Time off for dependants and carers leave
- Occupational health
- Working time
Employment contracts and terms
- Contracts and contract terms
- Pay and pensions
- Equal pay
- Fixed-term contracts
- Casual worker agreements
- Zero hours contracts
- Part-time working Lay-off and short-term working
- Employment status
- Notice periods
- Confidentiality and restrictive covenants
- Agency workers and apprentices
Employee relations and employee rights
- Recruitment
- Probation
- Disciplinary and grievance
- Performance management
- SOSR
- AWOL
- TUPE
- Flexible working requests
- Discrimination
- Trade union rights and activities
- Whistleblowing
- Resignation
Employment Tribunal claims and disputes
- Early conciliation
- Employment tribunal claims
- Employment tribunal advice and assessments
- Settlement agreements
- COT3’s
Employee relations and employee rights
- Recruitment
- Probation
- Disciplinary and grievance
- Performance management
- SOSR
- AWOL
- TUPE
- Flexible working requests
- Discrimination
- Trade union rights and activities
- Whistleblowing
- Resignation
Employment Tribunal claims and disputes
- Early conciliation
- Employment tribunal claims
- Employment tribunal advice and assessments
- Settlement agreements
- COT3’s
Employment contracts and terms
- Contracts and contract terms
- Pay and pensions
- Equal pay
- Fixed-term contracts
- Casual worker agreements
- Zero hours contracts
- Part-time working Lay-off and short-term working
- Employment status
- Notice Periods
- Confidentiality and restrictive covenants
- Agency workers and apprentices
Health, leave and absence management
- Sickness-related absence and medical capability
- Annual leave
- Family leave, including maternity leave, adoption leave, paternity leave and parental leave
- Time off for dependants and carers leave
- Occupational health
- Working time