Employment and Discrimination law
Clear advice for employees and employers, from a team experienced in all areas of employment law.
We provide straightforward and practical advice tailored to the needs of your business or to you as an individual. We can advise employers and employees on a wide range of employment matters, from drafting employment documentation to representation at employment tribunals and advising on dispute resolution alternatives. Employment and Discrimination law are areas of special interest to us because we understand the intricacies and importance of the unique relationship between employees and employers.
In recent years there have been substantial changes to Jersey employment legislation. With the introduction of discrimination legislation, it is vital that employers in all sectors are up to date with their existing legal requirements and that their workplace practices are compliant with the law. Our down-to-earth, plain-speaking team will explain matters clearly. We won’t lose you in legal jargon.
It’s our belief that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to good legal advice and wherever possible we will provide an indication of the likely cost from the outset. We also offer fixed fee services wherever possible to give you certainty and peace of mind. We can even offer an initial general discussion free of charge in appropriate circumstances to see if we are able to assist.
We’re a people-focused firm. We treat our team as we treat our clients – with care and respect, always acting with integrity.
Employment Documents
All matters in employment law centre around the terms and conditions of someone’s employment. This can be contained in a Contract of Employment and/or an Employee Handbook, depending on how a company approaches matters. We know the importance of ensuring that employment contracts and/or handbooks are appropriately drafted to reflect clear terms of an employee’s employment and any company policies which may apply to them.
Bullying
Workplace bullying can have a significant impact on wellbeing, confidence and career. We can help advise and support individuals who may have experienced bullying in the workplace. If a company has received a claim that an employee has been bullied, we can assist with reviewing workplace policies and procedures to ensure they are followed correctly to avoid matter escalating.
Unfair Dismissal and Constructive Unfair Dismissal
Where an employer is considering dismissing an employee, we can provide straight forward advice to ensure that they avoid the risk of being seen to dismiss an employee unfairly. We can also provide advice to any employees who have been dismissed or have resigned in response to a workplace event as to if they have grounds for a claim of unfair dismissal/constructive unfair dismissal.
Redundancy
If a firm is considering making employees redundant, or if an employee is faced with the possibility of redundancy, we can support with advice on if procedures are being properly followed and whether or not there is a potential for a redundancy to be considered as unfair dismissal.
Compromise Agreements
When employers wish to terminate an employment contract, sometimes with the agreement of an employee, they can present the employee with a Compromise Agreement. We are well versed in advising employers on how to appropriately draft these agreements and advising employees on agreements they have received to ensure that all statutory requirements and rights are properly reflected within the agreement, as well as any further terms agreed by the employer and employee.
Discrimination
Where either an employee feels that they have been discriminated against based on a protected characteristic (race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, age or disability), or an employer is faced with a claim that someone considers they have suffered discrimination, we can assist with providing advice on the potential merits and shortfalls of a claim from both the employer’s and employee’s perspective.
We appreciate that some matters may require discretion. If you’d like to speak directly to a senior member of the team please use the contact details below.
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