"A sound grip of the law" and an ability to "make the whole process clear and timely" Chambers Directory 2008.
"Clarke Willmott LLP's Chris Piggott has 'the ability to apply common sense to what are often very sensitive and difficult cases'. The team continues to act on contentious and non-contentious matters, and major clients include Natural Wellbeing and Rok" Legal 500 2009
Our highly specialised team provides legal and practical help and support to retailers on all aspects of employment law, including advice on:
- national minimum wage, working time and Sunday working;
- balancing conflicts between protecting the corporate image and a worker's freedom of expression or religious beliefs and best practice to resolve disputes at an early stage;
- training and guidance on discrimination and diversity in the workplace;
- disciplinary and grievances in the workplace, including how to deal with workplace theft and sensitive issues such as employee surveillance and monitoring;
- redundancies and compliance with collective consultation legislation; and
- illegal working and the legal right to work in the UK and dealing with the UK Border Agency requirements.
Members of the employment team regularly speak at seminars and provide bespoke in-house training for individual or groups of retailers, including “mock tribunals” to provide managers with a good understanding of how an employment tribunal deals with employment claims and useful hints and tips. With the publication of regular newsletters, an “employment online” service as well as ad hoc lawbites on matters relevant to the retail sector, we can keep you and your team regularly updated.
This is just a flavour of the full service our retail team offers.
Contact: Chris Piggott