Workplace issues can be complicated, so you might want to get advice on what to do.

It could be important to get independent advice if you:

It has never been more important for employers to be up to date with ever changing and complex employment law legislation. Many employers may have been lulled into a false sense of security in recent years given the dramatic fall in the number of employment tribunal claims.

Tribunal fees were seen as a huge barrier to employees pursuing legal action against employers. The fees were scrapped after a Supreme Court ruling.

The Ministry of Justice published a review of the fees. It revealed that the number cases taken to employment tribunals had fallen by 70 per cent after the charge was introduced four years ago.

In light of this an employer’s exposure to this type of claim is likely to have been limited with many aggrieved employees deterred by the prospect of having to pay to pursue any feelings of injustice.

Having up to date and legally compliant contracts of employment and handbooks is crucial to any employer. With so many legislative changes you should be reviewing your policies at least twice per year.

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