Employment

General protections claims arise where an employee or contractor alleges adverse action was taken for an unlawful reason, placing scrutiny on decisions that are often routine from an employer’s perspective. Clear legal advice helps employers understand risk and respond in a strategic and proportionate way.

Unfair dismissal issues arise where an employee challenges the fairness of a termination, placing scrutiny on both the decision and the process followed. Clear legal advice helps employers assess risk early and respond in a strategic and proportionate way.

Employee termination and dismissal can involve significant legal and commercial considerations, particularly where roles are senior, performance issues are complex, or risk exposure is high. Clear legal advice helps employers make termination decisions that are defensible, proportionate, and aligned with broader business objectives.

Workplace sexual harassment issues raise serious legal, cultural, and reputational considerations for organisations. Clear legal advice helps employers respond appropriately, manage risk, and address concerns in a way that supports a safe and compliant workplace.

Employment restructures and redundancy involve changes to roles and workforce arrangements where positions may be altered or cease to exist, often requiring careful planning to balance organisational needs with workforce impacts.

Restraint of trade clauses are contractual restrictions that limit a person’s ability to work or conduct business during or after an employment or commercial relationship, and can have significant implications for future roles or business activity.

Employment matters can rapidly turn from small issues into big ones. We provide strategic and methodical advice to help employers minimise their risk of irreparable damage.

A poor performing or misbehaving employee can cause significant issues for employers. However, failure to adopt a methodical approach to their dismissal can make a bad situation even worse. Getting advice upfront on how to manage the dismissal strategically is the antidote.