 Whoever our clients may be, our aim at Veitch Penny is to offer comprehensive practical advice on all aspects of employment law and practice, and in the event that a dispute arises, to reach the best solution possible for our client.
For most employers, staff costs are the highest overhead the employer will have to bear, and most employers are concerned about the level of management time required to manage the workforce and comply with apparently ever changing employment legislation. Developments take place at such a rapid pace that it is virtually impossible for employers to be able to deal effectively with employment issues. It is all too easy for employers to inadvertently make a mistake which can be expensive financially but also in terms of management time, disruption to the business and the negative effect on employee morale.
Proper management of staff issues will help to ensure that your clients and customers receive a better service from you and your business. With this in mind, it is vital that any dispute is carefully handled and advice obtained from a professional at an early opportunity.
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Are you an employer with a question about employment law? Are you an employer currently involved in a dispute? Would you like your current employment documentation to be reviewed? If you would like the advice of a professional before taking action please complete our Employment Law Enquiry form to arrange a free consultation at our offices, where we can discuss any concerns you
may have.
We normally act for employers on a private paying basis, but we are happy to consider fixed fee packages for particular projects or for ongoing employment advice and assistance. However, in whichever way the work is funded, we will always discuss our charges with you before work is commenced so that you remain in complete control at all times. |
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The first step any business must take when employing staff is to ensure that their employees are issued with up-to-date contracts of employment appropriate to the needs of the specific business. These should be accompanied with relevant and implemented policies and procedures designed to help employers deal with common issues in the workplace in a consistent and transparent fashion.
We ensure that your contracts are drafted in a way which reflects the way your business actually works, so they fit your specific needs and requirements. We see this as a two way process as, by working closely with an employer, we can ensure the contracts exactly fit their needs. |
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A business may need to reorganise its staffing for all sorts of reasons. Often a business may have no alternative but to consider reorganisation or redundancy.
We acknowledge that these procedures are distressing for all involved, whether employer or employee so we strive to provide practical advice in a sensitive way to enable employers to deal with redundancies properly to minimise job losses and disruption to the business overall. |
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Dealing with employees who are off sick long-term or, alternatively, are frequently taking short periods of intermittent sick leave, can be problematic and time consuming for managers.
Our advice is practical yet sensitive to the situation. We aim to ensure minimal disruption to the business, maintain the employment relationship where appropriate and, ultimately, to minimise the risk of litigation.
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This is a complex and ever-changing area of law and the categories of employees who are protected by this legislation is increasing.
We can advise on the implementation of procedures and codes of conduct to encourage equal opportunities in the workplace. In the event that an allegation of discrimination is made, we work closely with employers both pre-issue and after a claim has been made, looking to find mutual rather than disputed solutions.
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We regularly assist employers whilst dealing with dismissal or disciplinary issues within the workplace.
We also advise and assist employers with the conduct of grievance procedures. At all times, it our goal to advise and represent our employer clients cost-effectively and efficiently.
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