Employment eBulletin December 2010

 

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Employment eBulletin December 2010

If you make one new years resolution, make it a Wright one

The problem

Employment law is changing all the time and as an employer it is essential that you keep up to date with the new regulations and legislation.  Non-compliance can be costly with awards for unfair dismissal increasing beyond £60,000 and awards in relation to discrimination being unlimited exposing businesses to serious financial loss.

The chances of being involved in an employment dispute are already higher than your business incurring a serious fire or theft. You readily insure your assets against traditional perils but why leave your balance sheet exposed to this current and increasing threat?

Any company, no matter how large or small, is at risk from potential claims including:

  • Unfair dismissal;
  • Constructive dismissal;
  • Flexible working;
  • Parental leave;
  • Harassment at work;
  • Discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, religion, age, sexual orientation & disability;
  • Laws on Informing & Consulting Employees;
  • Redundancy.

The solution

A simple and flexible insurance policy that can provide cover against Employment Tribunal awards and the legal costs associated with them giving you piece of mind at an affordable price. The Wright Hassall Employment Protection Scheme, underwritten by Temple Insurance, allows you to protect your balance sheet and ensures that all of your employment contract and procedures are up to date.

By taking out Wright Hassall Employment Protection Scheme, you have the reassurance of:

  • Insurance Cover for up to £250,000 per claim to include awards of compensation and the cost of legal representation in preparing and fighting a tribunal claim.*
  • A full review of your employment contract and procedures to ensure they are legally compliant.
  • A regular employment law newsletter keeping you informed of recent developments in the employment law field.
  • Access to a helpline that is available to deal with all of your day to day enquiries about employment law issues.

You won’t be dealing with unqualified consultants. Whenever you contact Wright Hassall you will be speaking to a specialist employment solicitor who will provide you with expert advice and, above all else, peace of mind.

  • Insurance Cover for up to £250,000 per claim to include awards of compensation and the cost of legal representation in preparing and fighting a tribunal claim.*
  • A full review of your employment contract and procedures to ensure they are legally compliant.
  • A regular employment law newsletter keeping you informed of recent developments in the employment law field.
  • Access to a helpline that is available to deal with all of your day to day enquiries about employment law issues.

You won’t be dealing with unqualified consultants. Whenever you contact Wright Hassall you will be speaking to a specialist employment solicitor who will provide you with expert advice and, above all else, peace of mind.

Benefits

Peace of mindThe ability to budget for your employment law costs with certainty. No unexpected tribunal claims; just a monthly fee gives protection to your balance sheet
AffordableThe ability to spread the insurance cost and the cost of the employment law helpline over 12 months at no extra charge
Comprehensive Up to £250,000 of cover for any one claim including cover for your legal costs
No excess There is no excess payable** 
Freedom of choice With other schemes your calls may be dealt with at a call centre not using expert specialists provided by a local well-known solicitor 
Expert advice The telephone helpline gives you access to employment law advice on issues as and when they arise and helps you to avoid future claims

How do I apply?

Please contact Suki Hurrar for an application form and a no obligation quotation.

*See policy wording for full details - provided with quotation.
**An excess can be added to reduce a quotation