Employment law is a constantly changing minefield of potential problems and the number of Employment Tribunal claims rocketed from 156,000 in 2004/5 to almost 240,000 in 2006/7. What's more, a recent survey of 1100 SME's discovered:
- 89% of firms would discipline staff if they felt legally confident
- 79% feared ending up in an employment tribunal
- 48% of employers avoided disciplinary proceedings as they feared litigation.
Having considered these worrying statistics you might wonder, "I already insure my assets against fire and theft, so why leave my business exposed to a potentially crippling employment claim?"
We have the solution – a simple and flexible insurance policy combined with specialist legal advice, providing peace of mind for a very reasonable monthly fixed fee. Our Employment Protection Scheme includes:
- An annual review of your employment contract and procedures.
- Comprehensive insurance against both your legal costs and any award made by an employment tribunal.
- Free employment law advice helpline.
- Regular update by email, seminars and webinars.
For further information contact our expert employment law solicitors in our Salisbury and Andover offices.
