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Advice on Settlement Agreements EmployersEmployment Law Specialists Bristol
Our team of employment law specialists delivers support to employers throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, offering expert advice in all areas of employment law. A key presence we maintain is right here in the heart of Bristol, where we can meet clients face-to-face and work away from our central office. Employment Law Services (ELS) Ltd offers employment law outsourcing that’s highly accessible for Bristol businesses, supplemented by virtual tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other web-based platforms for remote meetings anywhere across the UK.
Employment law help for employers in Bristol
Navigating running a business in the vibrant city of Bristol can be a challenge. This is only made more so when new employment laws need to be considered, or when changes are made to existing employment legislation. Whether you need redundancy advice for employers, employment tribunal representation, or setting up a secure HRM system, our team can help. We cover all aspects of employment law to provide a complete solution. What’s more is our services are provided at a pre-agreed fixed fee. So, if your overheads change, as they often do in the heart of a fast-growing city like Bristol, you won’t need to worry about unexpected legal costs.
Support for SME employers
Small and medium sized businesses often struggle to grow due to inefficient processes. The Employment Law Services (ELS) Ltd team can help you manage your workers, stay compliant with employment legislation, and establish policy and procedure that informs how your business operates long term. Our Bristol SME employer toolkit includes the following:
Free HR Health Check
Free Absence Management Policy
E-Learning Courses
Employment Law HR Workshops
Regardless of the size, businesses are complex entities. Employment Law Services (ELS) Ltd help organisations establish a legal framework that works for them. This will consider the position of your business, its structure, operational needs, connections within the city, and more. As such, we make sure our experts are acting in your best interests while maintaining flexibility and adaptability in our approach.
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Annual Retainer
We offer a fixed-fee annual retainer service for clients in Bristol, giving you continuous access to our employment law and HR expertise throughout the year. This service helps you manage employees across all aspects of their tenure. This can include initial correspondence such as offer letters and contracts of employment, to performance disciplinaries, grievances, and managing staff absences. If necessary, we can also help when it comes to the termination process. The annual retainer is a cost-effective option for Bristol businesses, freeing managers to focus on growth and daily operations without legal worries.
Contract of employment
Every business will have different features in its contracts of employment due to operational needs. Whether you require a simple statement of particulars or in-depth employment contracts for permanent employees, the Employment Law Services (ELS) Ltd team can help. Support with contracts of employment is essential to establish proper working relationships and make updates to existing agreements. Our team can provide employment contract legal advice to make sure you’re covered.
HR legal advice tailored to your company
As employment law advisors for businesses UK, including Bristol and the surrounding areas, it’s our job to make sure your business is compliant with HR regulations. Certain policies are required by law, with requirements always changing. Fast-growing Bristol firms often end up needing 100 HR policies and procedures.
It’s our goal to help organisations navigate complex problems in employment law and HR by giving bespoke employment law advice for employers. For instance, in a city like Bristol, where hybrid working and flexible hours are the norm, we help you craft modern policies, from home-working and four-day weeks to cycle-to-work schemes, that attract talent and keep you compliant.
Settlement agreements
When a legal dispute arises between you as an employer and one or more of your employees, it can be best to mutually-agree how the partnership can come to an end. Oftentimes, a settlement agreement, formerly known as a Compromise Agreement, is the most straightforward way to propose termination. In the course of reaching an agreement for settlement with an employee, there can be many rounds of negotiations. With the assistance of a trained settlement agreement solicitor, you can cut ties with ex-employees in a way that allows both parties to move forward.
Employment law services to support workers
It is estimated that Bristol’s workforce exceeds 250,000 people according to 2024 statistics. If you’re one of these individuals, it can sometimes seem daunting to ask for help. However, pursuing legal action such as a claim of unfair dismissal against an employer can be highly stressful. Our friendly team can give you the support and legal counsel you need. This can helpful you make fully informed decisions during key processes. For instance, our lawyers are experts when it comes to giving advice on settlement agreements. We’ll also help you review important documentation such as employment contracts, helping you make sense of any legal jargon.
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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.
Negotiation on Your Terms
Your specific circumstances and the details of your settlement agreement 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 settlement agreement situations 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. Where appropriate, we will negotiate on your behalf and look to achieve the best possible outcome for you but will also make clear when we don’t think signing a settlement agreement is in your best interest.
Where to find us
Employment Law Services (ELS) Ltd operates across the UK via a large network of virtual offices, including our Birmingham office located at 24-26 Regent Place, Birmingham, B1 3NJ, where we can meet clients, and work away from our central office.
Ready to take control of your employment law needs? Book a consultation with our expert team today! Whether you’re seeking advice on contracts, HR policies, or employment disputes, we’re here to help. Simply use our online booking form or reach out via our contact form to schedule a time that works for you.