Disputes and the Employment Tribunal

Although one of our prime objectives in advising employers is to prevent legal disputes from arising, from time to time such disputes may be inevitable. This may arise as a result of a difficult or unreasonable employee or the need of the business to establish a principle or otherwise.

We are very experienced in handling legal disputes on behalf of employers

Where appropriate we can negotiate a settlement for you. Where this is done, we would recommend in most cases that the settlement is embodied in a formal legal agreement, known as a Compromise Agreement. That way we can ensure that all relevant claims against the employer are settled ensuring that there is no comeback in the future.

There is a particular procedure to be followed in connection with Compromise Agreements.

Please contact us if you would like further details.
 

If legal proceedings are issued against an employer normally this will be in the Employment Tribunal

The Employment Tribunal is the appropriate forum for claims such as unfair dismissal and discrimination. However, if you need to issue proceedings – for example against a former employee who has not complied with restrictions in his or her contract, proceedings will need to be issued in the County or High Court.

Time is very much of the essence in relation to such claims.

Please contact us if you would like further details.
 

If litigation is inevitable we will conduct the proceedings vigorously ensuring that your case is put in the strongest possible way. If you need to go to trial we can call on the services of first class barristers to represent you.

It is right to say that we have an excellent success record in contested proceedings.