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Employment problems can be stressful, time-consuming, disruptive and expensive. Employment law is constantly evolving, so you need a solicitor who can work with you to identify possible risks and problems before they arise.
We understand that you need guidance that is practical and commercial, which is why we work hard to ensure our employment law advice for employers is tailored to the needs of your business, fully reflects the commerciality of the situation, and is free from jargon.
Get in touch with the employment law team today on 0161 930 5117, e-mail employmentteam@gorvins.com or complete our online form to speak to an employment law solicitor on issues you may be experiencing in your business.
Our experienced Employment Lawyers advise clients both locally and nationally, from SMEs to large corporations. As an HR Manager or Business Owner, we appreciate that time is of the essence and we aim to deal with your issue quickly and without hassle, all whilst also keeping costs to a minimum.
We provide expert advice and assistance across the full range of employment issues, at every stage of an employment relationship:
Our experienced employment law solicitors will handle all your legal issues as quickly and efficiently as possible, allowing you to concentrate on what is most important: running your business.
If you need assistance with any employment law-related issue, contact Gorvins Solicitors on 0161 930 5117, e-mail us at employmentteam@gorvins.com or fill in our online enquiry form.
TESTIMONIALS
I worked Amanda Isherwood to negotiate a redundancy settlement. She was fast, thorough and provided wise advice and excellent negotiation on my behalf.
Trustpilot March 2024
Excellent, prompt service. Really positive experience. Highly recommend
Trustpilot March 2024
Fantastic service from Natalia. Extremely helpful with any issues I encountered, she went above and beyond. Would highly recommend their service
Trustpilot March 2024
I have used Gorvins previously and needed their assistance for a 2nd time. Fast, efficient and incredibly detailed information was received. This helped me remedy the problem I had encountered. Can't recommend this firm enough. The complete service a... Read more
Trustpilot January 2024
Exceptional Support and Attention from David Rogers at Gorvins Solicitors. I had the pleasure of working with David Rogers at Gorvins Solicitors, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for his outstanding support and attentiveness throughout ... Read more
Trustpilot 2023
David Rogers provided first class advice and support as he helped me deal with my redundancy application. I recommend his services without any reservations. Totally professional and easy to work with. Thank you,
October 2023
Amanda Isherwood stands out as a very competent and caring solicitor doing her utmost to assist her clients. She is an excellent employment lawyer.
I find that Amanda Isherwood in particular is very caring and client oriented and will go the extra mile to help them.
Level-headedness in advice given. Kept expectations real and understood the issues surrounding the employment issues.
Very quick to respond to initial enquiry and honest interpretation of the situation. Excellent use of audio/video conferencing tools which helped progress things quickly.
Solicitor David Rodgers was excellent all throughout the negotiation process of a settlement agreement he was dealing with on my behalf. He provided me with the right guidance and intel to make the correct decisions. The negotiations were challenging... Read more
Gorvins is a well recognised firm in the North West and I personally selected them based on recommendation from friends. They are large in nature but provides a service that is very personalised to you. From the first enquiry right to the end of the ... Read more
Amanda was incredibly helpful in assisting me with my contractual issue. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't have had the outcome that I did. She was extremely reliable and I would HIGHLY recommend. Thanks again!
29th September 2023
Gorvins supported me through a voluntary redundancy - they got back to me very quickly, were extremely responsive, and did a fantastic job of making sure I fully understood the agreement and any implications. I would recommend them to anyone - superb... Read more
27th September 2023
Employment Law 5* service. I have recently needed expert advice and guidance, of an employment law solicitor, and I'm so glad that I contacted Gorvins. I was greeted very warmly, and professionally, by the legal secretary Lea. within 5 minutes of ex... Read more
13th September 2023
Redundancy pay Outstanding experience after such a worrying time I thought everything was done so professionally and would most definitely recommend your services
12th June 2023
Employment tribunal help I was referred to David Rogers at Gorvins when I was stuck for someone to go over my paperwork for my preliminary hearing. I had already paid another law firm quite a bit of money, but the judge contradicted everything that ... Read more
8th June 2023
Great Service. I can rely on Gorvins to be responsive, caring and always act in my best interest. I highly recommend them for a swift resolution.
8th June 2023
I had an unfortunate experience when my career came to an end. Natalia Frize, an Associate Solicitor in Employment at Gorvins LLP, guided me through a variety of legal options, which ultimately led to a settlement agreement with my former employer, w... Read more
5th June 2023
Amazing Service! I have an unseen disability and felt that I was discriminated against at work I did everything correct and did not breach any law or policy. The way I was treated by my employer made me feel very depressed and extremely anxious and ... Read more
12th May 2023
I recently acquired the services of Gorvins solicitors (through recommendation from friends) to help with negotiations on my redundancy settlement agreement. Solicitor David Rogers was my representative. David was excellent all throughout the negotia... Read more
From the initial call Matthew instilled a great degree of confidence in his ability to deliver a fair compensatory award in my settlement agreement. Taking on a PLC didn't phase him in the slightest, even negotiating an increase in employer contrib... Read more
I would not consider using any other firm than Gorvins. I use Gorvins for all my employment needs for my business and after having dealt with other firms, no one can meet up to the level of service offered by David and the team at Gorvins. David uniq... Read more
HR Director from Tetrad Limited
I received very prompt and efficient service that met my needs exactly; thank you.
Manchester
Gorvins were extremely helpful and kind. Their advice were invaluable and clear at all times on my employment issue.
Manchester
The employment law team were excellent, approachable and had a full understanding of our situation as cancer patients and carers. They knew the answers immediately and made every effort to find out where we stood in relation to our employers. Too man... Read more
Manchester
Gorvins provided me with the help, advice and support during a very difficult time. Their friendly and professional approach was perfect for my situation. I am so pleased we found Gorvins to guide us through it.
Stockport
I have never had to instruct a lawyer before but Gorvins provided me with a truly great service. They were thoughtful, generous and calm with great advice during a stressful situation.
Stockport
The employment team at Gorvins demonstrated excellent experience and tact in helping me with my situation. They were adept at summing up my options and offering advice about the impact those options might have.
Bramhall
A Settlement Agreement is a formal document under which an employee agrees to forego legal employment rights and claims against an employer or former employer. In return, the employee will be granted certain payments, compensation and benefits. If you are considering signing a Settlement Agreement, you are legally obliged to take independent legal advice, and Gorvins’ Employment Team can provide all the support you need – negotiating terms, the amount of compensation and advising whether and when you should sign.
To claim for unfair dismissal you must normally have worked for your employer for a minimum of two continuous years. However, if you suspect that the reason for your dismissal would fall within one of the ‘automatically unfair’ reasons or is certainly different from the reason conveyed to you directly by your employer, then you may not need two years continuous service to bring an unfair dismissal claim, and in which case you should take legal advice to ensure that you are fully appraised of your rights.
If you are entitled to bring a claim and decide to do so, you are required to issue the claim to an Employment Tribunal within three months of being dismissed, having first followed the requirements of the ACAS early conciliation scheme (which can extend the time limits). If you submit your claim out of time, then your claim is likely to be dismissed. You should therefore take legal advice as soon as possible.
In Employment Tribunal proceedings, the general rule is that each party is responsible for paying their own legal costs, whatever the outcome. The Tribunal only has power to award costs in exceptional circumstances, for example, where the Tribunal considers one party has acted unreasonably in pursuing or conducting their case. Unfortunately, there is no public funding or legal aid available for representation at Tribunal hearings.
Many people have legal expenses insurance cover for employment disputes, in their household or motor insurance policies or credit card terms.
Since your employer will benefit from the waiver of your claims provided for by the Settlement Agreement, they’ll usually pick up the tab for the advice you need and, as far as possible, we’ll ensure that such a contribution from your employer will cover our charges – so that you don’t have to pay us anything.
The National Living Wage requires all businesses to pay their staff correctly – it is a criminal offence not to do so. From April 2024 all workers aged 25 and over are legally entitled to be paid at least £11.44 per hour. There are lower minimum wage rates for those younger than age 25. The rates change every April.
It is unlawful for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of:
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