Employment solicitors for employers in Leicester

For most small employers, employment law problems come from a handful of situations: a dismissal handled in a hurry, a contract that doesn’t say what they thought it did, or a grievance left to fester. Getting advice at the start is usually far cheaper than defending a claim.

Common work for employers

• Contracts and handbooks: written statements, employment contracts, restrictive covenants for senior staff, and policies on discipline, grievance, absence and IT.
• Disciplinary and performance issues: fair procedures, investigations, warnings and dismissals.
• Absence and disability: long-term sickness, reasonable adjustments, and fair capability processes.
• Restructuring and redundancy, including collective consultation.
• TUPE on buying or selling a business or changing service provider.
• Settlement agreements to end employment on agreed terms.
• Tribunal claims: responding to early conciliation, the ET3 response, and defending or settling the claim.

The Employment Rights Act 2025

The Act is the biggest change to employment law in a generation and is being brought in gradually. Changes include stronger protection from unfair dismissal, day-one rights to some forms of leave, statutory sick pay from the first day of absence, changes to flexible working and zero-hours contracts, and more protection against harassment. Employers should review contracts, probation arrangements and policies as each part comes into force.

Practical tips

Keep notes of meetings. Deal with problems early and consistently. Don’t dismiss before taking advice, particularly if the employee has raised a complaint, is pregnant or on family leave, or has a health condition. And check your insurance: some business policies include employment legal expenses cover, sometimes with a helpline.

Common questions