When does the need for employment lawyers in London emerge out?

by Hudson Mckenzie Lawyers and Solicitors who understand you

Even the most careful employer occasionally may seek help from a lawyer. Though you can handle many employment matters on your own, some cases are specifically tricky and will require some legal expertise.

Employment law can change quickly. Courts and government agencies issue new opinions interpreting these laws every day, sometimes completely overturning what everyone thought the law meant. When you also factor in that lawsuits brought by former employees can end in huge damages awards against the employer, it's easy to see why you should seek legal advice when you get in over your head.

On the other side, you don't need to talk to a lawyer every time you evaluate, discipline, or even fire a worker. After all, lawyers don't come cheap. If you run to a lawyer every time you have to make an employment-related decision, you will quickly go broke.

These employment lawyers in London can help you make difficult decisions about your employees.

Here are a few situations when you should consider asking a lawyer to review your decision to fire:

·         The worker has a written or oral employment contract that limits your right to fire (for more on employment contracts

·         The employee may believe that he or she has an implied employment contract limiting your right to fire.

·         The employee has benefits, stock options, or retirement money that are due to vest shortly.

·         The employee recently filed a complaint or claims with a government agency, or complained to you of illegal or unethical activity in the workplace.

·         The employee recently filed a complaint of discrimination or harassment.

·         Firing the employee would dramatically change your workplace demographics.

·         The employee recently revealed that he or she is in a protected class -- for example, the employee is pregnant, has a disability, or practices a particular religion.

·         You are concerned about the worker's potential for violence, vandalism, or sabotage.

·         The worker has access to your company's high-level trade secrets or competitive information.

·         You are firing the worker for excessive absences, if you are concerned that the absences may be covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act.

·         The employee denies committing the acts for which you are firing him or her, even after an investigation.

·         The employee has hired one of the employment lawyers in London to represent him or her in dealing with you.

Employee Classifications. Classification issues can affect a large portion of your workforce and create a potential for increased liability. Before classifying a certain position as exempt or nonexempt, or labeling a group of individual independent contractors rather than employees, you should consider seeking guidance from a lawyer. Misclassification often comes with a hefty price tag, which can include years of unpaid overtime and penalties for multiple employees.

Other decisions. You may also wish to have a lawyer review any employment decision that will affect a large number of employees. For example, if you are planning to lay off some workers, change your pension plan, or discontinue an employee benefit, it would be smart to run your plans by a lawyer before you take action. The lawyer can tell you about any potential legal pitfalls you might be facing -- and give you advice on avoiding them.

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