Employment law is a critical area of legal practice that helps employers and employees navigate the complex relationship between workforces and organisations. Whether you are handling redundancies, addressing employee grievances or reviewing employment contracts, our specialist experts are here to support you.
Employment law is constantly evolving, making it essential for businesses to stay informed about changing legislation—or partner with employment lawyers who do. At AFG Law, we can help you prevent or minimise workplace issues, saving you valuable time, money, and effort with our employment law services in Manchester.
Working in close collaboration with our commercial teams, our Manchester employment law solicitors provide employment advice on a wide range of boardroom strategies and matters.
Defending employment claims against your business
We provide representation for employers facing employment-related claims. We can help to ensure your business is protected and your legal rights are upheld. Our expertise includes:
- Employment tribunal claims: Offering strategic defence in tribunal proceedings to achieve the best possible outcome, including settlement agreements.
- Discrimination claims: Handling claims involving age, sex, race, religious, or disability discrimination with precision and sensitivity.
- Dismissal claims: Defending against wrongful or unfair dismissal claims to protect your business’s reputation and operations.
- Breach of contract: Addressing allegations of breached contractual terms to ensure compliance and limiting liability.
- Harassment claims: Managing claims involving harassment or victimisation in the workplace to maintain a positive and lawful work environment.
Employment issues with employees
We provide practical advice and solutions for everyday employment challenges, including:
- Disciplinary procedures: Assisting in the implementation of fair and compliant disciplinary processes.
- Grievance procedures: Guiding employers through grievance handling to resolve employment disputes effectively.
- Protecting confidential business information: Safeguarding sensitive business data from misuse by employees or former employees.
- Sickness management: Supporting the management of employee sickness in line with legal requirements.
- Boardroom disputes: Resolving conflicts at the executive level while protecting business interests.
- Performance management: Helping you manage and improve employee performance to meet business goals.
- Executive service agreements and terminations: Drafting and negotiating executive agreements, as well as overseeing amicable or legally sound terminations.
Redundancies and restructures
We provide tailored guidance and legal support for managing changes in your business structure, including:
- Redundancy processes: Assisting with legally compliant redundancy planning, consultation, and implementation.
- Business reorganisations/restructures: Ensuring smooth transitions during business changes while minimising legal risks.
Reviewing or creating workplace policies
Our team ensures your workplace policies are current, compliant, and tailored to your business needs, including:
- Recruitment policies: Designing fair and effective hiring practices.
- Family-related rights: Advising on maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies.
- Statutory sick pay: Ensuring compliance with legal obligations for employee sickness management.
- Social media usage: Creating guidelines to manage employees’ social media activity responsibly.
- Holiday entitlements: Clarifying rules and entitlements for paid leave, including complex scenarios like holiday accrual during sickness.
Who do we advise?
Whether you are an employer managing a large workforce or a senior executive seeking guidance on contractual negotiations, we are here to provide tailored employment law services. Our employment law services in Manchester are designed to align with your individual goals and business needs.
By offering professional solutions, we help you mitigate risks, maintain compliance, and foster a positive working environment.
With a client-focused approach, our team takes the time to understand your specific circumstances and objectives. We work together with you to achieve practical outcomes, ensuring that our advice is aligned with your business or professional priorities.
How can AFG Law assist?
Our employment law team specialises in offering expert independent advice and support, backed by years of valuable experience. We are committed to ensuring that every process runs seamlessly, whether it is an individual matter or ongoing support.
We pride ourselves on working in an open, respectful, and supportive manner with our clients and everyone we interact with. Upholding the highest professional standards, we provide essential legal advice for employers regarding business related matters. We regularly assist businesses in Greater Manchester and surrounding areas.
If you would like to discuss your business needs or to find out more about our employment law services in Manchester, please get in touch with our employment law experts today for free initial advice. You can contact us on 01204 377600 or via email at disputeresolution@afglaw.co.uk.
Please note, AFG Law have offices based in Bolton, Bury and Stockport. However, our employment law services team can effectively assist clients in all areas of Greater Manchester remotely. Our firm can also assist with a range of other commercial and business legal issues, including Director and Shareholder disputes and commercial contract disputes.
