Employment Law Solicitors in Stroud

UK employment law is complicated and changes regularly. This can make it hard for employers to keep up and for employees to know their rights. Whether you are an employer or employee, our employment law solicitors in Stroud can help you understand your rights and protect your interests.

At WSP Solicitors, we help employers to meet their legal obligations while being able to run their businesses effectively. We also empower employees to make the right choices about their employment and stand up for themselves when they believe they have been treated unfairly.

We take a pragmatic approach, helping clients to avoid unnecessary conflict by planning ahead for potential problems. Where disputes are encountered, we can usually find an amicable solution that avoids the need for costly and time-consuming tribunal proceedings.

At all times, our focus is on guiding clients through the complexities of UK employment law so they can find a way forward that best suits their goals.

To discuss your employment law needs with a member of our team, please contact our Stroud office.

Our UK employment law expertise

Our employment solicitors in Stroud can advise on matters including:

• Settlement agreements and employment dispute resolution
• Employment contracts, documentation and terms of employment, including restrictive covenants
• Employment policies and procedures
• Performance management
• Redundancy and transfers of employees under TUPE
• Documentation reviews
• Whistleblowing claims
• Dismissals
• Parental leave advice
• Flexible working and predictable working hours advice
• HR Retainer for businesses

Why choose our employment solicitors in Stroud?

Tailored employment law advice in plain English

Our employment lawyers will always take the time to understand your circumstances and the outcome you are seeking. We will explain your legal position and the steps you can take in plain English so you remain fully in control of what happens next.

A complete legal service for all of your employment law needs

Our employment solicitors in Stroud have a strong understanding of the full breadth of UK employment matters. As such, we can advise employers and employees facing even the most unusual and difficult situations.

The right approach for your situation and priorities

In most cases, clients want to deal with problems quickly, quietly and cost-effectively. To this end, we can offer exceptional skills in negotiation and alternative dispute resolution to resolve issues in a way that is fast, keeps legal costs down and avoids matters becoming public. However, if more robust action is required, we can back you all the way.

Transparent pricing

We are happy to provide upfront quotes for our employment law services. For some matters, we can offer fixed fees while for others we may charge an hourly rate.

Contact our employment law solicitors in Stroud

For friendly expert employment law advice, please contact our Stroud office. Our employment lawyers will be happy to discuss your requirements and how we can help.

Alternatively, you can use our online enquiry form to ask a question and a member of the team will get back to you promptly.

Our employment law services for employers in Stroud

Settlement agreements and employment dispute resolution

Settlement agreements can be a very effective way of avoiding or swiftly resolving employment disputes. Our employment law solicitors can advise on whether a settlement may be a good option, then assist with drafting and negotiating the terms.

If a settlement is not possible, we can help employers to prepare for an employment tribunal and provide tribunal representation.

Employment contracts and documentation

Having in place the right employment contracts and supporting documents, such as handbooks, can help to establish good employee relations. They also offer strong recourse for employers if there is ever an issue with an employee later.

Our employment solicitors can assist with preparing these documents, making sure they achieve what you need in a way that complies with all relevant legislation. We can also review your existing documents if they need interpretation with regard to a specific situation.

Employment policies and procedures

Having the right policies and procedures in place can help with effective employee management as well as giving employers confidence that they are in full legal compliance.

We can provide employment law advice for employers on policies and procedures related to matters such as recruitment, equality, diversity and discrimination, flexible working, health and safety, data protection / GDPR, and disciplinary matters and grievances.

Performance management

Performance management can be one of the toughest aspects of dealing with employees. Employers have to be able to deal with issues and motivate their teams while meeting their obligations to treat employees fairly.

Our employment law solicitors can help to create legally compliant and effective policies and procedures. We can also assist with using those policies and procedures if you need to apply them to a particular situation.

Redundancy and transfers of employees

If a business needs to make redundancies or transfer employees to a different business, there are significant legal risks to consider.

We can guide employers through making redundancies or transferring employees under TUPE, facilitating the changes you need to make while keeping you safe from potential employment claims.

Documentation review

Key documents such as contracts, handbook policies and procedures should be regularly reviewed to make sure that they still meet the needs of your business and that they remain compliant with any updates to UK employment law.

Our employment solicitors can carry out documentation reviews for you, advise on any potential issues and carry out the necessary updates.

Whistleblowing claims

The UK has strict laws to protect whistleblowers, so employers must react very carefully if they have a whistleblower in their organisation. Our experts can support you with these difficult situations, helping you to protect your organisation while responding in a legally sound manner.

HR Retainer for businesses

Our HR Retainer service offers a way for businesses to access our expert employment law advice for employers as and when they need it. This service is well suited to businesses that do not have their own in-house HR experts or where their HR team would benefit from some additional legal expertise.

Our employment law services for employees in Stroud

Settlement agreements and workplace dispute resolution

Raising concerns about your treatment at work is never easy, but having the right legal advice can really help. Our employment lawyers can advise employees on issues including discrimination and harassment, as well as many other types of grievances.

If your employer has offered a settlement agreement, we can independently review it for you and advise on the terms. If we think a better settlement is available, we can negotiate this for you. We can also support you in making a claim to an employment tribunal where appropriate.

Dismissals

Where your employment has ended in a way that you feel was unlawful, you may be able to make a claim for unfair dismissal or wrongful dismissal. If you were forced to resign, you could also potentially claim for constructive dismissal.

We can provide clear employment law advice for employees on all types of dismissals so can understand whether you have a legal case. We can then be by your side through every stage of making a claim.

Redundancy and transfers of employment

If you have been made redundant or transferred to a different employer, you may have concerns about your selection or the way the process was carried out. We can review your situation and advise on whether you may have grounds for a claim. If so, we can assist you in seeking a fair outcome, which could potentially involve a substantial settlement.

Advice on terms of employment

When signing a contract of employment, it is important to make sure you fully understand all of the terms and what they mean for you. Our employment lawyers can provide clear, plain English advice on contracts and specific clauses, including restrictive covenants.

Parental leave advice

UK employees have clear rights around parental leave. If you are not sure about your rights or are concerned that your employer may be in breach of those rights, we can provide expert advice and support you in taking action.

Flexible working and predictable working hours advice

If you have had an issue with a request for flexible working or predictable working hours or simply need advice on your rights and how to exercise them, we will be happy to work with you. We can provide expert employment law advice for employees on these important issues.

Support for whistleblowers

Whistleblowing is sometimes the only way to bring to light potential problems within a business or organisation. There are legal protections for whistleblowers in the UK, but it is sensible for employees to get expert advice before coming forward to make sure they are protected as best as possible. We can provide this advice, either before a concern is raised or if employees need support in the aftermath of acting as a whistleblower.

Contact our employment law solicitors in Stroud

For friendly expert employment law advice, please contact our Stroud office. Our employment lawyers will be happy to discuss your requirements and how we can help.

Alternatively, you can use our online enquiry form to ask a question and a member of the team will get back to you promptly.