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Fixed Fee HR Support and Employment Law for Businesses across the UK
One of the most complex areas for any business to get to grips with is Employment Law. Failing to comply with Employment Legislation and HR best practice when dealing with an employment issue can leave your business vulnerable to costly Employment Tribunal Claims. Our Fixed Fee Annual Employment Law Retainer Service provides legal advice for employers, with a range of employment law and support designed to deliver practical solutions customised to meet your specific needs.
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Our Fixed Fee Annual Employment Law and HR Retainer Service is provided by our specialist team of fully qualified employment law practitioners for employers. They understand how to balance compliance with UK employment legislation with the practicalities of successful people management in an operation environment, where organisational objectives need to be met.
1. Cost certainty with a fixed annual fee, which can be paid monthly by Direct Debit.
2. Unlimited support from a named, legally qualified advisor to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
3. Unlimited document drafting and vetting of all employment documents to ensure compliance is maintained, giving you complete peace of mind.
4. Regular e-bulletins to keep you up-to-date with changes in the law and case law developments.
5. Unlimited access to our web-based HR management system – SecureHRM.
6. Unlimited access to our full suite of essential e-learning courses and preferred rates for all courses.
Our Fixed Fee Annual Employment Law and HR Retainer Service helps clients manage their employees across all aspects of their employment. From offer letters and contracts of employment, to managing absence, poor performance, disciplinaries, grievances and terminations. Our employment law retainer will help guide you through the employment law minefield, giving you peace of mind knowing you are complying with tricky employment legislation and HR procedures.
Clients of ELS benefit from a cost-effective solution that can save your existing managers extensive amounts of time. Leaving them free to focus on your core business activities. Plus you can be assured that your business is kept up to date and remains compliant with complex UK Employment Laws, and that it has in place critical documents (contracts of employment, HR policies and procedures, etc) to limit the risks of industrial tribunal actions being raised.
Multi-Award Winning. Experienced. Professional.
Our straight talking and pragmatic approach ensures clients consistently receive excellent support and positive outcomes in difficult situations.
Pragmatic Advice
We will always act in your best interests and give you advice that is practical and realistic based on your specific circumstances so you can make an informed decision.
Support on Your Terms
Your specific circumstances will be thoroughly examined and carefully discussed with you before progressing matters and we will work in your interests at all times to achieve your preferred outcome wherever possible.
Flexible Approach
We understand how stressful employment issues can be and want to remove as much of the hassle and stress as possible. We offer same day / next day appointments in person, by telephone or online.
Acting in Your Interests
We will work for you and seek to protect your interests at all times and will always work on your behalf to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Annual HR Retainer Service - Frequently Ask Questions
We have answered some of the most common questions asked below but if you still cannot find the answer you need then give us a call on 0800 612 4772
Our employment law annual retainer service provides businesses with unlimitedaccess to specialist employment law and HR support, advice, and assistance on various employment law matters. For a fixed annual fee, your business can access specialist employment law and HR guidance, ensuring compliance with employment laws and helping you manage employee relations effectively. The employment law retainer covers routine employment law and HR advice and consultation on a of employment law matters, including:
- Employment contracts and agreements.
- Employee handbooks and policy reviews.
- Compliance with labor laws and regulations (e.g., wage and hour laws, discrimination, and harassment).
- Advice on disciplinary actions, terminations, and layoffs.
- Handling employee disputes or grievances.
An annual retainer provides cost certainty and unlimited access to specialist employment law and HR advice. This contrasts with hourly legal services, where legal fees can be unpredictable, and access may be delayed or limited. Annual retainers often work out more cost-effective than paying for services as needed, especially if your business frequently requires legal support.
Businesses of all sizes across various industries utilise employment law advice and services. It is particularly beneficial for businesses with a significant number of employees or those operating in highly regulated industries.
Our annual retainer service ensures you gain ongoing access to specialist legal advice and employment law updates, support through complex regulations and guidance to make informed decisions to stay compliant with changing employment laws and avoid litigation risks. Employers can consult with their employment law advisor regularly before making significant HR decisions.
Under our annual employment law retainer service, you can seek legal advice as often as needed without worrying about any additional charges.
Contact us to discuss your business needs, and we will provide a tailored proposal. Once agreed, you will receive a service agreement outlining the terms, and your retainer service will begin immediately upon signing.
Our comprehensive service includes expert employment law and HR advice tailored to your business, policy and document reviews, contract drafting, and access to ELS Secure-HRM™—our powerful HR management system. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your HR compliance is in expert hands.
We support businesses of all sizes across a wide range of industries, from startups and SMEs to large enterprises. Our service is tailored to your business needs, whether you have a single employee or a large team.
Our retainer includes advice and guidance to help you avoid tribunal claims. If a claim does arise, we offer separate competitive fixed-fee representation packages to support you throughout the tribunal process.
Yes. Our team provides expert advice and documentation support for managing redundancy and restructuring processes, ensuring legal compliance and minimising risk.
Absolutely. As part of the retainer, we offer unlimited drafting and vetting of employment contracts, handbooks, and HR policies to keep them legally up-to-date and aligned with your business.
Our flexible 12-month rolling agreement is designed to work with your business needs. We’re so confident in the value we deliver, we offer freedom to cancel early with just 80% of your remaining liability—no strings attached.
We’re more than just advisors. Need tailored letters, employment contracts, or on-site support? We’ve got you covered. Many of these services are included in your agreement, and any extras will always be clearly quoted in advance—no surprises.
Absolutely! While most support is delivered conveniently online, we’re happy to attend on-site when needed. We simply ask for fair reimbursement of travel time and costs for visits over an hour from our Glasgow HQ.
Yes—ELS Secure-HRM™ is available at an exclusive preferred rate for our clients. Streamline your HR management and enjoy greater efficiency for just £3.50 per employee per month.
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