Business Employment Legal Advice

Employment Contracts and Policies

Having clear and comprehensive employment contracts, policies, and procedures is essential for protecting your business from disputes and ensuring legal compliance. We draft, review, and update contracts of employment, director service agreements, and workplace policies to ensure they align with the latest employment legislation. Our team advises on restrictive covenants, confidentiality clauses, and non-compete agreements to safeguard your business’s competitive edge.

Disciplinary, Grievance, and Dismissal Procedures

Handling employee disputes correctly is vital to avoiding costly litigation. Our employment law specialists provide expert guidance on fair disciplinary and grievance procedures, helping you manage employee misconduct, poor performance, and workplace disputes effectively. We also advise on legally compliant dismissal processes, including redundancy, unfair dismissal, and constructive dismissal claims, ensuring your business is protected against potential employment tribunal claims.

Redundancies, Business Restructuring and TUPE

Workforce restructuring and redundancies require careful planning and execution to ensure compliance with employment law and mitigate the risk of claims. Our solicitors assist businesses in handling redundancies, business reorganisations, and TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) matters when acquiring, selling, or merging with another business. We provide strategic advice on consultation processes, selection criteria, settlement agreements, and redundancy packages.

Employment Tribunal Representation

If your business is facing an employment tribunal claim, our expert solicitors are here to provide robust legal representation. We defend employers against claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, wrongful dismissal, whistleblowing, and breach of contract. With extensive experience in employment litigation, we work diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for your business, whether through negotiation, mediation, or fully defended tribunal proceedings.

Discrimination and Equality in the Workplace

Ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace is not only a legal requirement but also a key factor in maintaining a positive business reputation. We advise on all aspects of employment discrimination law, including age, sex, race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation discrimination claims. Our team assists with implementing equality policies, handling workplace investigations, and defending businesses against discrimination claims.

Business Protection and Restrictive Covenants

Protecting your business from unfair competition, employee poaching, and misuse of confidential information is crucial. We help employers enforce restrictive covenants, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements. Our employment law team provides expert legal support in cases of breach of contract, intellectual property theft, and data protection compliance.

Employee Handbooks and Workplace Policies

A well-drafted employee handbook provides clarity on company policies, procedures, and expectations. We help businesses create and maintain legally compliant handbooks covering disciplinary procedures, grievance processes, workplace conduct, health and safety, flexible working, and social media policies. Our solicitors ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and legally sound.

Settlement Agreements and Employee Exits

Whether you are negotiating an employee exit or resolving a dispute, a settlement agreement can be an effective solution. We assist businesses in drafting and negotiating settlement agreements to ensure a legally binding and fair resolution while protecting your commercial interests.

Why Choose Dean Wilson LLP for Employment Law?

• Experienced Employment Solicitors: Our team has extensive expertise in employment law for businesses in Brighton, Sussex, West Sussex, and the South East.
• Strategic and Commercially Focused Advice: We provide practical solutions that align with your business objectives.
• Proactive Risk Management: We help prevent employment disputes through robust legal documentation and compliance advice.
• Employment Tribunal Specialists: Strong track record in defending employers in tribunal cases.
• Tailored Legal Support: Services designed to meet the unique needs of your business.

Speak to Us – We’re Here to Help

At Dean Wilson LLP, we listen. Our reputation has been built upon our ability to deliver and exceed our clients’ expectations. For over 100 years, our success has been founded upon our client-focused approach, backed by the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers. Contact us today for expert employment law advice tailored to your business needs.

Key Workplace Guides and Resources

We provide a range of downloadable guides to help businesses navigate employment law challenges. Some of the topics covered include:

• What Happens When Employees Leave: Step-by-step advice on how to protect your business interests in the event that employees leave. Read more here.
• Settlement Agreements: What settlement agreements are, how they work, and key considerations for employers when negotiating them. Read more here.
• Flexible and Hybrid Working Policies: Legal considerations for remote working, hybrid working agreements, and ensuring workplace inclusivity. Read more here.
• Social Media and Employee Conduct: How to manage workplace social media use, protect your business reputation, and enforce disciplinary policies. Read more here.

See below for access to our full list of downloadable guides and factsheets on employment law for your business.