This area covers how employers manage staff, including recruitment, performance management, disciplinary, grievance and dismissal processes, and policies that govern employment relationships. A solicitor in this field drafts and reviews contracts, handbooks, and disciplinary procedures; advises on handling grievances, disciplinaries, and conduct issues; negotiates settlements; and represents clients in potential proceedings under employment law, including tribunals and courts. It also covers workforce planning, equality and diversity considerations, and changes to terms and conditions in line with the statutory framework.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor handles the provisions, procedures and interactions involved in employment relationships, including drafting procedures, advising on lawful disciplinary action, handling grievances, and managing redundancy and restructures under the Employment Rights Act 1996, Equality Act 2010, and related regulations. They also navigate ACAS codes, tribunal rules, and HR policy implications, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk in workplace decisions.
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