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The unpredictable nature of HR issues means that forecasting and budgeting are virtually impossible, and even with an experienced HR professional or team, it is not possible to avoid or foresee every situation that will arise.
Good quality legal advice can become expensive when you have a big issue to resolve. The looming cost if an employee takes a claim against you to the Employment Tribunal can be overwhelming.
A lose-lose position for an employer?
Traditionally, there are ways to spread the cost, but this usually incorporates call centre style advice lines where your query is likely to be handled by someone without a huge experience of HR or employment law. Typically the contracts for these type of arrangements are tricky to get out of and several years long.
Frettens has innovated the traditional solicitor billing style for employers that value high quality employment advice from experienced, qualified solicitors, but also wish to limit their costs through the year.
Employer Protection Policy
Our legal fees can be paid for on an agreed monthly retainer, which is tailored to your business needs. The contract lasts 12 months. Crucially, the package also includes insurance backed cover if any Tribunal claims arise.
This therefore encompasses all of your legal costs plus, should you need to go to an Employment Tribunal, your costs and any awards are covered and you will retain the same solicitor throughout the tribunal as your day to day advice.
What's included in the Employer Protection Policy
- Day to day legal advice, telephone support and face to face meetings when needed
- Insurance against legal expenses and awards in the event of a claim against you
- Continued representation by your solicitor from Frettens during any such claim
- A “healthcheck” of your employment contracts, handbook and policies
- Quarterly review call
- Monthly employment law updates by email
- Free attendance at our quarterly employment law training events and periodic seminars.
At Frettens, all of our solicitors offer a free initial meeting or chat on the phone to answer your questions. Contact us on 01202 499255 if you would like a free initial appointment to discuss our Employer Protection Policy. Paul Burton will be happy to discuss it with you.
