EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION PROGRAMME

All employers face a battery of employment regulations - and it can be difficult enough keeping abreast of current measures let alone future proposals.

Businesses know they can't ignore these issues and many are turning to legal telephone helplines or web enabled consultancies. The costs may seem economical and the response may be rapid ….

….. but not everybody wants to deal with a stranger over the telephone, particularly when they are discussing something as sensitive and volatile as a potential unfair dismissal allegation or harassment claim.

We believe that most businesses do not want to wait for a possible claim only to find out that they have a damaging hole in their HR policies or procedures.

The levels of awards against employers are increasing and the cost of an employment practice action (even an unfounded one) can be considerable.

This is why we have designed EmployNet, a structured programme that:

  • ensures you have correct procedures in place for your personnel
  • delivers expert advice and support from Andrew & Co and gives you the safety net of reliable employment dispute insurance.

EmployNet gives your business a cost effective and immediate response to all your employee related issues but with added benefits:

  • Knowledge of local issues and understanding of your business needs
  • Personal service. The consistency and continuity of dealing with the same team for all your employment issues.
  • A team that will get to know your business and develop a relationship with you.

EmployNet is a comprehensive employee risk management programme:

 

The healthcheck

To make sure that your business has proper employee procedures and documentation in place. If our enquiries show that you are missing some essential documentation then we will provide you with that documentation.

If you don't have the proper documentation in place then we will supply it:

  • Disciplinary, grievance and appeals procedures
  • Harassment policy
  • Redundancy Road Map
  • Specimen offer letters
  • Data Protection policy
  • Statement of employment terms
  • Equal opportunity policy
  • Specimen contracts of employment
  • Other policies, particularly family friendly policies

 

The Legal Surgery

Andrew & Co will provide assistance when required. You only pay for the time you need, so there are no costly overheads. Because you deal with the same team you receive a personal service and the security and continuity of dealing with legal professionals who build an understanding and appreciation of your business's unique circumstances and requirements. We offer one or three hour monthly options to help you with day to day problems and guide you through any issues that might lead to a future action against you.

Expert personal advice on day to day problems or potentially actionable issues:

  • Guidance on any employment law issues
  • Disciplinary warnings and dismissals
  • Discrimination or harassment complaints
  • Alteration of working hours
  • Redundancy payments
  • Allegations of constructive dismissal

 

The newsletter

To help you stay on top of the numerous changes that occur in employment law. The newsletter is issued quarterly by email offering insights into key developments to employment law and practical tips for implementing changes.

Keep up to date with key changes to employment law:

  • Easy to read
  • Practical tips
  • Essential information
  • Delivered to your desktop

 

The insurance

To ensure that you and your business are properly protected we have arranged insurance practice dispute insurance (scope and terms subject to terms and conditions of the policy) for a single fixed annual premium payable by monthly instalments. This insurance provides indemnity for professional fees incurred by you in defending a claim brought in the employment tribunal by an employee or ex-employee and indemnity for any awards of compensation which are granted. Cover is provided up to a maximum of £100,000 for any claim and £1,000,000 in the aggregate for any one period of insurance (usually 12 months) renewable thereafter. Andrew & Co will handle the claim on your behalf.

Insurance to cover against employment practice violation claims including:

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Libel, slander, humiliation
  • Invasion of privacy
  • Wrongful demotion
  • Failure to furnish accurate job references
  • Wrongful failure to employ or promote
  • Racial, sexual or disability harassment
  • Discrimination (age, gender, race, religion, etc)

 

Contact Phillip Hoskins
Direct Dial: 01522 781474
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Contact Annette Wood
Direct Dial: 01522 781476
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