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Employment

The area of employment law has probably been subject to more change then any other area of law in recent times.  The past few years have seen the introduction of the national minimum wage:  working time regulations:  whistle–blowing legislation:  paternity and maternity leave:  disability discrimination: extension of data protection to manual files:  protection of part time workers and the increase of the Tribunal compensatory limit from £12,000 to £50,000. There is no limit set for race or sex discrimination claims so employers must be aware of their legal obligations.  Many of the changes are European led and it is clear that further wholesale changes are afoot.  It is becoming increasingly difficult for employers and employees alike to keep up to date with these changes.

At Clarke Kiernan, our specialist lawyers keep up to date with changes in the law thereby ensuring you have access to the very best advice.  Let us protect your business from the red tape by utilising our customised employment health check and drafting service, whether it is contracts of employment, disciplinary, harassment or whistle–blowing proceedings.

Sadly, too many employers fail to observe the most basic requirements of fairness and reasonableness when it comes to their employees.  As a result, a significant proportion of our work involves representing Applicants before the Employment Tribunal in cases of unfair, constructive or wrongful dismissal; sex, race or disability discrimination or breach of contract.

We have been involved in some very significant cases in this area in recent times and our reputation continues to grow.

If you would like any information about a potential employment claim then please email Gemma Clennell.