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Employment Contract

Advising Employers on Employment Contracts & More

Covering Oxford, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Banbury, Witney and more.

At Oxford Employment Law Solicitors, we advise both employers and employees on all aspects of employment law, so we have an excellent insight into the practical issues that arise in employment, how to prevent them arising in the first place and how to deal with them in the most efficient way.

An area we advise on regularly is the minefield which is redundancy. Case law is constantly altering what will and will not be deemed as fair and reasonable, which create pitfalls we can help you avoid. For example, how to determine the pool of employees from which to select, whether or not to consider 'bumping', and how to deal with pregnant employees or employees on maternity or paternity leave in respect of redundancy. Often a finding of unfair dismissal can arise from a simple oversight in following the correct procedure.

In particular, we advise employers on the following:

  • Drafting an employment contract / service agreements in compliance with the Employment Rights Act 1996.
  • Dealing with redundancies and / or grievances.
  • Drafting and advising on disciplinary, grievance and flexible working procedures.
  • Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave.
  • Employer handbooks and policies.
  • Discrimination of all forms and equal pay issues.
  • Drafting and advising on bonus, commission and share option schemes and profit sharing.
  • Advising on disciplining and dismissing employees fairly.
  • Long term sick employees, multiple short term absences.
  • Drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants.
  • Protecting employer confidential information.

Employers should regard employment protection insurance as an essential safeguard for their business. Over recent years the number of Employment Tribunal cases has escalated and the level of compensation award has increased.

Any company, however large or small, is at risk from potential claims for:

  • Unfair dismissal.
  • Discrimination, including harassment.
  • Breach of contract.
  • Working time payments.

A simple and flexible insurance policy can provide cover against most Employment Tribunal awards and the legal costs associated with defending claims, giving you peace of mind at an affordable price. Oxford Employment Law Solicitors Employment Protection Scheme allows you to protect your balance sheet and ensures that all of

your employment contracts and procedures are completely up to date.

  • Affordable - Pay Monthly Or Annually
  • Comprehensive - Up to £100,000 of cover for any one claim including cover for legal costs.
  • Flexible - You can choose the level of cover and the amount of the excess.
  • Choice - With other schemes your calls may be dealt with at a call centre not using expert specialists provided by a local well-known solicitor.
  • Expert Advice - The telephone help line gives you access to employment law advice on issues as they arise to helps avoid future claims.

Covering Oxford, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Banbury and Witney, we offer a wide ranging and professional service.