What we do: Dale Langley & Co, a specialist employment law practice

Michael ScuttDale Langley & Co
60 Lombard Street
London EC3V 9EA

What do solicitors do?
68% - YouGov, Jan 2010
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For Employers and Employees
Draft contracts of employment/handbooks
Assist with disciplinary and grievance procedures
Advise on all issues of employment law
Represent employers in Tribunal and Courts
Mediation
Draft Compromise Agreements
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It’s a jungle out there ...
“A SERIAL litigant is believed to have earned thousands of pounds by bombarding employers with claims of ageism simply because they used the words “school leaver” or “recent graduate” in job advertisements..”
“Once the firm becomes aware of the action, Berry emails his targets to warn them they can avoid an employment tribunal only by making him a “settlement” payment of up to £3,500.”
- The Sunday Times 7/2/10
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Some Time Limits
Unfair Dismissal – 12 months min service req’d
Breach of Contract – no min, 6 years in CC/HC
Discrimination – age, race, sex, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation. No min qualifying service needed
Most ET claims have to be brought within 3 months of the incident
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Top Tips
Have the right documentation in place
Contracts of Employment/s.1 statements/staff handbooks/policies
Take legal/HR advice before problems escalate
Compromise Agreements
Be consistent
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Links & Blogs
www.dalelangley.co.uk
www.acas.org.uk
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1073858787
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/index.htm
Jobsworth = www.michaelscutt.co.uk
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Contact
(t) 0207 464 8616
(f) 0207 464 8659
michaelscutt@dalelangley.co.uk
@michaelscutt
Skype = michael.scutt1
Linked In/Facebook
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What we do: Dale Langley & Co, a specialist employment law practice

by Michael Scutt on Apr 27, 2010

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