Employment Law for Businesses

Running a business involves complex employment obligations that can expose you to significant legal and financial risks. From hiring your first employee to managing large teams, employment law affects every aspect of your business operations and can result in costly tribunal claims if not handled correctly.

What Our Business Employment Solicitors Can Help With

Our specialist business employment lawyers provide comprehensive legal support to protect your business:

• Employment Contracts & Policies: Drafting contracts, handbooks, and HR policies
• Tribunal Defence: Defending unfair dismissal and discrimination claims
• Disciplinary Procedures: Managing misconduct and performance issues
• TUPE Transfers: Business transfers and staff transition compliance
• Redundancy Planning: Legal redundancy processes and consultation
• Executive Contracts: Senior management and director agreements
• Workplace Investigations: Handling grievances and misconduct allegations
• Settlement Agreements: Negotiating exits and dispute resolution

Why Employment Law Compliance Matters for Business

Non-compliance with employment law can result in:

• Tribunal Awards: Average unfair dismissal awards exceed £15,000
• Discrimination Claims: Unlimited compensation for discrimination cases
• Reputational Damage: Public tribunal decisions affecting business reputation
• Management Time: Significant resources diverted to legal disputes
• Staff Morale: Workplace disputes affecting team productivity
• Regulatory Action: HMRC investigations for employment status issues

Common Business Employment Challenges

Contract and Policy Issues:

• Outdated employment contracts without proper protection clauses
• Missing or inadequate HR policies and procedures
• Unclear job descriptions and performance expectations
• Inadequate probationary period documentation

Performance Management:

• Difficulty managing underperforming employees
• Lack of proper disciplinary procedures
• Inadequate documentation of performance issues
• Fear of tribunal claims preventing necessary action

Business Changes:

• Redundancy situations requiring careful legal compliance
• TUPE transfers when acquiring or selling business assets
• Restructuring and role changes affecting existing staff
• Scaling challenges as businesses grow

Employment Law Costs for Business

Preventative Legal Services:

• Employment contract review: £200-£500 per contract
• HR policy development: £1,500-£5,000 for complete handbook
• Legal health check: £500-£1,500
• Training sessions: £500-£1,000 per session

Dispute Resolution:

• Settlement agreements: £800-£2,000
• Tribunal representation: £5,000-£20,000+ per case
• Complex discrimination cases: £10,000-£50,000+
• Appeal proceedings: £3,000-£10,000

Investment in proper employment law compliance typically costs far less than defending tribunal claims and can save businesses tens of thousands in potential awards.

Why Choose SolicitorConnect for Business Employment Law

• Business Focus: Solicitors specialising in employer-side employment law
• Industry Expertise: Understanding of sector-specific employment challenges
• Practical Advice: Commercial solutions balancing legal compliance with business needs
• Rapid Response: Urgent support for immediate employment crises
• Cost Transparency: Fixed fees available for routine employment work
• Prevention Focus: Proactive advice to prevent costly disputes

Protect your business with expert employment law advice that combines legal compliance with commercial pragmatism.

This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal advice tailored to your situation, please consult with a qualified solicitor.