Employment

At Bates Solicitors we undertake both contentious and non-contentious work. 

We provide practical advice in simple language. 

  • Disciplinary issues
  • Grievances
  • Redundancy
  • Unfair dismissal
  • Retirement
  • Sickness
  • Discrimination
  • Compromise Agreements
  • Employment Tribunals
  • Maternity 

Where grievances or disciplinary issues arise we can assist in resolving those issues or in negotiating terms of severance whether you are an employer or an employee.  Advice may also be required in relation to termination of employment and on issues such as redundancy, unfair dismissal or discrimination.  We draft Compromise Agreements for employers and regularly advise employees on Compromise  Agreements which have been offered to them.  We also advise and represent both employers and employees in employment tribunal claims.  Where possible we try to negotiate terms of settlement.

Irrespective of the merits of a case, we shall explore with you the various methods of resolving the matter which include negotiation and the different avenues of Alternative Dispute Resolution.  There are instances when Employment Tribunal or Court proceedings are required or may already have commenced and we have experience of Employment Tribunal and Court Litigation.