Advice for Employees

The Employment Team is dedicated to providing expert guidance, advice for employees and representation across a broad spectrum of employment matters. We work closely with our clients to deliver bespoke advice tailored to their specific needs, ensuring their rights are upheld and their interests protected. Our expertise encompasses:

• Advising Employees and Employers on entering into Settlement Agreements.
• Directors’ service agreements, offering insight into duties, terms, and obligations.
• Proposed changes to terms and conditions, ensuring fairness and compliance with employment law.
• Negotiations and settlements on termination of employment to secure optimal outcomes.
• Breach of contract, safeguarding agreed terms and mitigating damages.
• Advising on share options and pension rights.

Exemplary Case of Grievance Resolution

One of our recent successes involved advising a senior executive on raising a formal grievance while simultaneously navigating a ‘without prejudice’ settlement agreement. This strategy culminated in a six-figure settlement and ensured a seamless, amicable departure from the organisation.

Engage with our Employment Team today, and rest assured that you are receiving sophisticated legal counsel aligned with your objectives. Protecting your interests is not just our priority but our commitment.

Key Stages of Advice for Employees Claims

The fees set out in our fees page, cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:

• Taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on merits and likely compensation (this is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and subject to change);
• Entering into pre-claim conciliation where this is mandatory to explore whether a settlement can be reached;
• Preparing the claim or response;
• Reviewing and advising on the claim or response from another party;
• Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process;
• Preparing or considering a schedule of loss;
• Preparing for (and attending) any Preliminary Hearing;
• Exchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents;
• Taking witness statements, drafting statements and agreeing their content with the witnesses;
• Preparing bundle of documents;
• Reviewing and advising on the other party’s witness statements;
• Agreeing a list of issues and chronology; and
• Preparation and attendance at Final Hearing, including instructions to Counsel.

The stages set out above are an indication only and if some of the stages above are not required, the fee may be reduced.  You may wish to handle the claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages.

How long will my matter take?

The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to the final resolution of your matter depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved.  If a settlement is reached during pre-claim conciliation, your case is likely to take up to four weeks to conclude.  If your claim proceeds to a final hearing, your case is likely to take six to nine months.  This is just an estimate and we will of course be able to give you a more accurate time scale as the matter progresses.

If you are facing an employment dispute, receiving advice for employees from a specialist solicitor can make a significant difference to the outcome of your case. Our employment law team in Cirencester regularly advises employees on their rights under the Equality Act 2010, the Employment Rights Act 1996, and other key legislation. Whether you are dealing with workplace discrimination, constructive dismissal, or redundancy, we provide clear, practical guidance tailored to your specific circumstances. We also advise on the implications of accepting settlement agreements and ensure you fully understand your entitlements before making any decisions.