For Employers

McKeowns Solicitors also offer a FREE EMPLOYMENT AUDIT.  We can review your employment contracts, policies and procedures and will highlight areas which are out of date or which leave you open to the risk of an employment claim.  Call 08000 328 328 for more details.

Employment law is complex and can be a potential minefield for employers. Negotiating your way through the maze of legal requirements can be time consuming and mistakes can be costly. In this highly specialised area of law, changes happen rapidly and employers need to be kept constantly appraised. McKeowns Solicitors has a dedicated employment team of 10 which is equipped to deal with all aspects of employment legislation.   

Our advisers are available to give you immediate, practical advice and to guide you through employment situations to help minimise the risk of any claims.

Our services include:

• Drafting employment contracts
  
• Reviewing and drafting policies, procedures, and staff handbooks
  
• Advising on day-to-day issues such as disciplinary matters, maternity and paternity rights, sick pay and working time
  
• Guidance on handling dismissals, including redundancies   
  
• Advice on handling grievances
  
• Representation in employment tribunal proceedings
  
• Negotiating severance packages and drafting compromise agreements

We can also offer you in-house training and seminars specifically tailored to your business.