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Employment lawyers in West Sussex
As a business owner in West Sussex, you’ll likely encounter employment law dilemmas from time to time. If you’re not sure of the best way forward, or how to approach the situation without exposing your business to legal risk, it’s important to know who to turn to for advice. With WorkNest, you have the comfort of knowing a team of employment lawyers are ready to support you through any workforce challenge.
Traditional employment lawyers often charge expensive hourly rates, which can leave you with a large bill and make you reluctant to pick up the phone. Fortunately, businesses in West Sussex can access the same high-quality support from some of the best employment lawyers in the country as part of WorkNest’s unlimited, fixed-fee service – giving you the advice you need without the worry of watching the clock.
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Who we are | Employment lawyers in West Sussex
Legal support from local experts
Our West Sussex-based employment lawyers are always available to assist you and your business with whatever legal challenges you may face. From advice on everyday employment issues to step-by-step guidance through more complex and sensitive cases, our expert team are on hand to provide solutions-focused, pragmatic advice, helping you to save time, minimise disruption and reduce the risk of costly mistakes.
West Sussex is a vibrant county home to a range of different businesses employing a diverse population of people, which is why it’s so important that our employment lawyers are highly adaptable and able to tailor their advice to your business and the specific situations you face. WorkNest clients benefit from access to some of the best employment lawyers in the county, representing 1,500 years’ combined experience. Professionally qualified, commercially-savvy and with specialist knowledge of your sector, our experts are perfectly placed to help you find solutions to any employment obstacle.
You’ll be assigned a small dedicated team of employment lawyers who will fully integrate into your existing operations and support you as an extension of your team. For smaller businesses, that means direct advice and support to managers and directors, while in a larger organisation, our employment lawyers will work alongside your in-house HR/people team to drive efficiencies and provide an added layer of expertise. Whatever your size, sector or situation, we’ll take the time to get to know your organisation so that we can offer fully tailored support, provide the best possible experience, and achieve the best outcomes for you.
From phone and email advice to drafting documents, crafting contracts and preparing policies, our teams ensure that you will have the support necessary to approach employment law challenges with confidence. Whether you’re a small start-up or a large national firm based in West Sussex, our employment specialists can help you make light work of any workforce matter, all while staying on the right side of the law.
We have employment
lawyers based in West Sussex
Email us | enquiries@worknest.com
Call us | 0345 225 8396
Meet the team
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From our highly-qualified advisory teams that deliver dedicated support to our clients, to our back-office teams that ensure a smooth service, we’re exceptionally proud of the team we have.
Who you’ll be working with
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Director of Legal Services
Toyah Marshall
Head of Team
Toyah Marshall
Principal Employment Law Adviser
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
What we can help with
COVID-19
Being Employment Law Compliant
If you often find that you’re not sure of the best course of action when faced with difficult employee dilemmas, or you’re conscious that your policies and procedures might not comply with best practice, WorkNest can reduce your risk of claims through dedicated, expert support.
Absenteeism
Bogged down in low-level absence or facing a particularly tricky situation? Our experts can help you deal with bogus absences, long-standing conditions that may be disability-related, and everything in between.
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Disciplinary
Whether you feel completely out of your depth or just want the reassurance of a second opinion, we’ll find out what you want to do, help you explore options and risks, and work with you to manage misconduct quickly, effectively and in line with the law.
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Employment Tribunals
Worried about the rising threat of employee claims? We help organisations proactively reduce their exposure through pragmatic advice, with the reassurance of expert Litigation support should a claim arise.
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Grievance
From setting up a grievance procedure to holding a hearing and managing appeals, we’re here to walk you through the process so that you can resolve issues quickly, compliantly and with minimal disruption to your organisation.
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Performance Management
Managing performance can be a large undertaking for time-poor managers. If you don’t have the time or expertise, our Employment Law and HR specialists can help with everything from process advice to policies and frameworks.
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COVID-19
Managing COVID-19
Furlough, self-isolating staff, refusals to work and even redundancy – coronavirus (COVID-19) has created numerous employment obstacles. Our free-to-use Coronavirus Advice Hub contains hundreds of resources to help you tackle these issues head on.
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Redundancies
Whether you’re looking at single redundancies or collective consultation, navigate the process as painlessly as possible and limit the potential for claims with our end-to-end redundancy support.
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Upskilling Managers
Keen to upskill in essential HR topics and legal compliance? Looking for ongoing support in the form of a responsive helpline? We offer a range of solutions designed to help managers carry out their role confidently and effectively.
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95% Client satisfaction rate
97% Client retention rate
Why choose us?
Experts in Employment Law & HR
At WorkNest, 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 40,000 organisations
- Recognised as a leading firm by The Legal 500
