Employment Law

In employment matters, best practice is not only a means to get the best out of your workforce but also a means of minimising the risk of successful claims by disgruntled employees.

At Miller Hendry we can advise on current best practice in employee documents and policies, employment practice and procedure and on your duties and obligations as an employer.  If things do not go according to plan however, we can also offer assistance with termination issues such as dismissals for redundancy, capability or conduct.  The team has many years experience in presenting and defending Tribunal claims and can assist with all aspects of preparing for and taking cases to Employment Tribunals.

Business sales and purchases frequently have employment implications and we can guide you through the pitfalls, ensuring that you know your obligations at the outset and can manage the employee risks inherent in such transactions.  Even where transactions are structured as share sales incoming owners are nevertheless wise to review employment policies and procedures to ensure they are in order.  We can help with this by undertaking full or partial 'healthchecks' as required.

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Miller Hendry's Employment Team

The team advises both employer and employee clients on a broad range of matters from employee aspects of business sales and purchases to drafting employee documentation.  We handle both contentious and non-contentious aspects of employee relationships including advising on grievances, redundancies and dismissals.  We deliver training seminars to both clients and colleagues to update knowledge and practice on relevant aspects of employment law.  Our approach is realistic and practical, to achieve clients' preferred outcomes.
Kate Wyatt:  Head of the Employment Law Team
Alan Matthew:  Partner and Head of the Commercial Department
Tony Mason:  Partner