Employment

"Singled out for its practical solutions, personalised service and in-depth knowledge, this team acts for plcs and trusts. It is also rated for providing good value for money." 

Chambers UK 2010

Employment regulation is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and companies and individuals alike need to be more careful than ever to protect their legal rights and meet their obligations.

Whether you are a company updating your staff handbook or an employee facing dismissal, Wilsons’ employment department is ready to help you.

In addition to large commercial organisations and individuals, we also represent some of the largest charities in the UK, and some of the country’s leading independent schools.

Our team comprises five specialist employment solicitors, with a broad range of experience and skills. We advise on all employment law issues, both contentious and non-contentious, including:

  • Company policies and procedures
  • Contracts of employment and executive agreements
  • Dismissals, redundancies and restructures
  • Employment implications of transfers of undertakings
  • Tribunal claims from both claimant and respondent perspectives

As well as advice on ad-hoc queries and ongoing matters, we also provide the following services:

  • Our unique Employment Protection Scheme, which underwrites employment tribunal risk and covers legal costs incurred by Wilsons
  • In-house training for managers on important employment procedures – for example, handling disciplinary and grievance issues
  • A monthly e-alert, which delivers direct updates on new legislation and case law, as well as practical advice and Q&A’s
  • Specialist advice on marine employment issues  

The Client’s View

“I felt that Wilsons added a commercial dimension to the work they undertook for us… and they take accessibility very seriously; calls were returned straight away if I was not able to speak to someone there and then.”

Tony Stalbow, Chairman, GR (Holdings) plc, London

Top of Page

Initial Contact

Stephen Oxley – Partner

Senior Team

Stephen Oxley – Partner
Anthony Edwards – Partner
Deborah West - Partner
Lucy Layet - Solicitor
Geraldine Dolan - Solicitor

E-Alerts

Employment Law E-alert - August 2010
Employment Law E-alert - July 2010
Employment Law E-alert - June 10
Employment Law E-alert - May 10
Employment Law E-alert - Apr 10
Employment Law E-alert - Mar 10
Employment Law E-alert - Feb 10
Employment Law E-alert - Jan 10

Safer recriutment

Below are notes regarding safer recruitment taken from our schools seminar:

Employment Index 2008

In a report commissioned annually by Wilsons, we look at the largest companies in the South to understand:

* How many people do they employ?
* How much are they paying them?
* What is the remuneration of the highest paid director?
* How have the numbers changed from last year?

For the first time, we are bringing you an advanced look at this years index. View the Employment Index 2008 here

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