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Revised rates for statutory pay issues

Both employees and employers should take note that the government have advised of  changes to rates for certain statutory payments and benefits.  These rates are subject to Parliamentary approval.  The relevant areas are: Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay, Maternity Allowance, Additional Statutory … Continue reading


 

Unfair Dismissal: increase in the qualifying period

The Government plans to shake up employment law in the UK. One of the important changes is the increased qualifying period for unfair dismissal. At present, an employee with one year?s continuous employment has the right to claim unfair dismissal. … Continue reading


 

Buyers Beware: The Case of Kernott v Jones

After buying jointly in equal shares and then separating, the Court awarded Mr Kernott only a 10 per cent share of the property that he owned jointly with his former partner, Miss Jones. The Supreme Court agreed with the trial … Continue reading


 

 
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Employment & Work

Employment law is a potential minefield for the inexperienced and uninitiated. It is an area of law that is probably in the most constant state of change, often because of European Community legislation. It is vital that employers stay abreast of developments and be fully and properly advised about relevant law and procedures, and that employees too are aware of their rights. The maximum compensation for unfair dismissal is over now £50,000 and an employee is entitled to make a claim after only one year of employment.

We can advise and explain in plain straightforward English what your rights are, and how you can use them to your advantage. We specialise in giving sensible practical advice when you need it, to help you choose the best course of action.

Employment Law Experience

We will use our extensive knowledge and experience to help resolve the specific issues which you are facing and provide as much or as little help as you require. We recognise that there are various complexities in any situation and will analyse the issues and make suitable recommendations to you. Depending upon the situation, options may involve legal process or a solution designed to avoid legal conflict, for example some kind of mediation.

We can assist you with the following:

  • Compromise agreements 
  • Contracts of employment 
  • Disciplinary action and grievance procedures 
  • Employment tribunal hearings 
  • Discrimination and harassment 
  • Minimum wage 
  • Redundancy and dismissal 
  • Restrictive covenants 
  • Service agreements 
  • TUPE Issues 
  • Unfair dismissal 
  • Wrongful dismissal 
  • Breach of contract 
  • Holiday entitlements and holiday pay
The Honley Law Practice represent clients in respect of Employment legislative issues from Honley, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax and West Yorkshire.