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 (1) 89% of firms would discipline staff if they felt legally confident; (2) 79% feared ending up in an employment tribunal; and (3) 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 potentailly 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
