Newton Aycliffe Employment Law

Employment law is complicated. It can be a minefield for employers to navigate and for employees to understand their employment rights. That’s why, whether you are an employer or employee, you need access to expert employment law advice.

Our Newton Aycliffe Employment Solicitors understand that when you have an employment law question or need employment advice you want expert and efficient legal advice so you can reach a speedy and satisfactory resolution. If you cannot reach a settlement then you may need robust representation in Employment Tribunal proceedings.

Free Initial Discussion

For no-obligation advice and information, call our specialist employment solicitors today on 01642 252 828 or use our contact form and one of our Newton Aycliffe Employment team will call you back.

For Employers

A dedicated workforce is at the heart of any business. However, it is important that you, as an employer, put in place the right measures to protect your business from employment law-related claims and to protect your employees in accordance with general legislation and any industry-specific regulations. That way you reduce the risk of employment disputes and tribunal proceedings.

We understand that, particularly for SMEs, keeping up to date with employment law and best practices can be tough.

Our Newton Aycliffe employment law specialists provide advice and support on all areas of employment law, including:

• Absence and sickness management policies
• Bullying and harassment claims
• Drafting HR policies and procedures and staff handbooks
• Employment contracts
• Managing and advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Redundancies
• Restructuring
• Representation at Employment Tribunals
• Settlement agreements
• Transactions and TUPE advice
• Unfair dismissal claims

We are committed to providing all of our business clients, large or small, with tailored employment law guidance and advice designed to save your business time and money and reduce the risk of your company requiring representation in Employment Tribunal proceedings.

For Employees

Our employment law solicitors understand that if you are experiencing problems at work, you may be confused about what your employment law rights are and concerned about what happens next.

Our approachable Newton Aycliffe Employment Law Solicitors can help you with a variety of employment-related matters, including:

• Breach of contract
• Checking contracts for new employment
• Constructive dismissal
• Director service agreements
• Discrimination claims
• Flexible working rights
• Harassment and bullying claims
• Maternity and paternity rights
• Reasonable adjustments and disability claims
• Redundancy, short working hours and layoffs
• Settlement agreements and termination packages
• Stress at work claims
• Tribunal proceedings
• Unfair dismissal

Our team are empathetic and understands that you may be going through a difficult time at work, which is why we will always listen to your concerns to understand how we can help you reach a resolution that will best meet your needs and goals.

If you need representation in an Employment Tribunal against your employer, we can provide the specialist representation you require.

Employment Tribunals

Whatever the nature of Employment Tribunal proceedings we can provide effective and expert legal advice for you, whether you are an employer or an employee.

Acting for a range of large and small employers across a wide range of industries and sectors, as well as helping individual employees, gives our employment law team the skills and insight needed to reach compromises and agree on settlements even where it may initially seem that a tribunal hearing is the only option.

How Macks Newton Aycliffe Can Help

We will thoroughly explore your circumstances and determine the best course of action that is tailored to your specific needs.

We will discuss the funding arrangement that best suits your situation and provide you with efficient, practical advice.

Contact us

For more information about employment law, you can call us on 01642 252 828; alternatively, complete our online contact form and one of our Newton Aycliffe Employment Solicitors will be in touch.