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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.
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Investment in proper employment law compliance typically costs far less than defending tribunal claims and can save businesses tens of thousands in potential awards.
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The most common issues include unfair dismissal claims, discrimination allegations, failure to follow proper disciplinary procedures, TUPE compliance during business transfers, inadequate employment contracts, and breach of working time regulations. Poor HR practices often lead to tribunal claims that can cost businesses £15,000+ per case.
Average unfair dismissal awards exceed £15,000, while discrimination claims have unlimited compensation potential. Legal costs for defending tribunals range from £5,000-£30,000+. However, the total cost including management time, reputation damage, and business disruption often exceeds £50,000 per case.
Business employment law focuses on employer obligations, risk management, and protecting company interests. It covers contract drafting, HR policies, tribunal defence, and compliance. Individual employment law focuses on employee rights, claim pursuit, and compensation recovery. Businesses need proactive protection while individuals need reactive advocacy.
Immediately when facing tribunal claims, discrimination allegations, or dismissal situations. Proactively when hiring first employees, drafting contracts, implementing policies, planning redundancies, or acquiring businesses. Early legal advice typically costs far less than defending tribunal claims later.
Essential policies include disciplinary procedures, grievance procedures, equality and diversity policies, health and safety policies, and absence management procedures. While not legally mandated, these policies provide tribunal defence and ensure ACAS code compliance.
Follow fair procedures including proper investigations, disciplinary hearings with representation rights, clear evidence documentation, reasonable sanctions, and appeal processes. Ensure employment contracts include probationary periods and clear dismissal procedures. Document performance issues consistently.
Non-compliance can result in tribunal claims for up to 13 weeks' pay per affected employee, unfair dismissal claims, discrimination allegations, and automatic unfair dismissal findings. TUPE failures during business transfers can cost tens of thousands in compensation and legal fees.
Yes, properly drafted settlement agreements are legally binding and prevent future employment claims. They must meet statutory requirements including independent legal advice for employees, specific claim identification, and proper execution. They provide certainty and closure for employment disputes.
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