Employment law

Employment laws exist to protect the interests of both employers and employees.  With the volume of legislation increasing this is one of the fastest growing areas of law covering dismissals, discrimination, diversity at work and family friendly policies.

Experts in employment law

Beers LLP has a national reputation for expertise in employment law.  From our offices in Plymouth and Kingsbridge our expert lawyers provide advice to clients and throughout the UK.  In addition we regularly contribute to seminars and other management training events sponsored by Businesslink, the Institute of Directors and other business support organisations.

We act for a wide range of employers and employees; from small businesses to major PLCs and on behalf of individual employees at all levels.

Our broad range of experience means that we are able offer excellent advice informed by our in-depth experience.

Our contentious work includes: 

• Tribunal representation

• Dismissals and disciplinary procedures

• Severance Agreements (also known as Compromise Agreements) - both preparation and advice

• Advice on enforcing restrictive covenants and protecting confidential information

• All types of discrimination: age, race, sex, disability, religious and sexual orientation

• Redundancies: procedure, consultation and redundancy payments

• Breach of contract / constructive dismissal claims

• Deductions from wages

• Equal pay questionnaires and claims