A Fixed Fee Annual Retainer Service for UK Employers to Help Manage Risk, Ensure Compliance & Provide Cost Certainty

Award-Winning Employment Law Advice Services

Fixed Fee Employment Law Services and HR Advice and Support for Employers and Employees. We provide a complete employment law solution across a range of contentious and non-contentious issues, delivered by a team of employment law consultants for employers, who will work closely with you to fully understand your specific objectives and promptly provide you with clear and purposeful advice, tailored to your specific requirements and at a price that won’t break the bank.
About Employment Law Services (ELS) LTD

Why Choose Employment Law Services

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Free Consultation

A free, no obligation consultation to discuss your circumstances and options.
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UK Wide

We can support your business wherever you are in the UK.
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Online

We can meet with you remotely online or in person, whichever you prefer.
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Immediate Appointments

We can offer swift, flexible appointments, online or in person.
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Quick Turnaround

We deliver a prompt, efficient and professional service without undue delays.
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Clear & Purposeful Advice

Our advice is clear, concise and in plain English, giving you certainty and comfort.

Employment Tribunal Representation

For Employers

Our experienced specialists at ELS are committed to providing practical and purposeful employment tribunal advice for employers, with fixed fee representation covering a wide range of claims. We understand how stressful, costly, and time consuming tribunal claims can be - but with us it doesn't have to be.
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Employment Tribunal Representation

Our Key Employment Law Advice Services

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Fixed Fee Employment Law Services for Employees & Employers

Ad hoc advice, support for Employees and Employers across a full range of employment issues

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Annual Retainer for Employment Law Services for Employers

Cost certainty for UK Employers with unlimited support for a fixed annual fee

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Fixed Fee Employment Tribunal Representation

Support With ACAS Early Conciliation and/or Tribunal Claims

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Employment Tribunal Representation

For Employees

Our team at ELS are committed to helping employees with any employment tribunal claim they might have against their employer. That's why we developed our fixed fee employment tribunal representation service, that effectively supports employees and strives to achieve the best possible outcome.
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Resources

As employment law experts for businesses, we’re always up to date with the latest employment laws and developments that can affect you – and we don’t just keep that information to ourselves. Our resources are a great way to get a better insight into key areas of employment law and HR that will benefit your business.

Latest Employment Law Updates

Does employment law apply to volunteers?

Many organisations host volunteers to undertake a range of responsibilities and to provide work experience. The types of organisations that can host volunteers includes charities, not for profits, public sector organisations and private sector enterprises. The activities volunteers engage in can also vary greatly depending on the industry. Nevertheless, volunteers and interns are all treated […]

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What is unfair dismissal and how does it differ from fair dismissal?

Generally, an employee who has completed the applicable qualifying period of service has the right not to be unfairly dismissed.  For these purposes, the employee must have been dismissed in one of three ways: termination by the employer, expiry of a limited-term contract or constructive dismissal (section 95(1), ERA 1996. The dismissal of a qualifying […]

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Is it a legal requirement to have a contract of employment?

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The benefits of outsourcing HR

Human resources – it sounds quite tyrannical. In fact, the HR department is a valuable asset for long-term business health. This is because employees are the lifeblood of any business. What’s more, research has found that the working environment is the most valued factor for employee happiness. As such, its important employers ensure they have […]

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How to deal with workplace bullying effectively?

The workplace is where many of us spend a large portion of our lives. Unfortunately, the reality is that bullying doesn’t disappear once we leave education. It’s not something employers can quantify and address in the same way as other business areas. However, bullying most certainly is something that has to be dealt with effectively. […]

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Do most employers settle before tribunal?

The breakdown of relations between an employer and one or more of their workers is never a nice prospect. However, the reality is that it can happen for any number of reasons. When employees are dissatisfied with their employer, they can try and reach an agreement informally or they can resolve the issue through an […]

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Government to triple fines for employing illegal workers

On 7 August 2023, the UK government announced the tripling of fines for the employment of illegal workers. The last time this civil penalty was increased was in 2014, with a first-time breach costing £15,000 and repeat breaches costing £20,000. The increase, set to be implemented in early 2024, will see fines rise to £45,000 […]

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An employer’s guide to social media in the workplace

Social media is one of the most powerful tools for online communication today. As such, it’s used heavily by consumers and businesses alike. Since employees operate as both these agents, social media can lead to the crossing over of personal and professional lives. Whether they’re posting on behalf of your organisation or merely in association […]

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What is the law on redundancy for employees?

Redundancy can happen for any number of reasons, leading to reductions in a business’s workforce. Whether you’re expecting it or not, the important thing is to remain calm. There are laws in place to govern redundancy for employees. This includes redundancy pay, notice periods, the nature of dismissal, and more.  Knowledge of redundancy law is […]

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Is it against the law not to give sick pay?

In recent years, many businesses have had to give out more sick pay than usual due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals the 2022 UK sickness absence rate increased to 2.6%, up 0.7% from the 2019 figure. Therefore, even though the pandemic is in its twilight, employer sick […]

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Our Team of Employment Law Advice Specialists

Our team has extensive experience in providing key employment law services for businesses. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific objectives and provide them with clear, purposeful advice that suits their needs. Meet our specialists below.

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Employment disputes of any nature can be stressful and upsetting and we understand that when facing a difficult situation you will likely require expert advice.

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