Employment solicitors

Our award-winning employment solicitors provide practical, expert advice to employers and individuals across the full employment lifecycle, from recruitment, contracts and polices, to exits and disputes.

Helping businesses and individuals make informed employment decisions with confidence.

Employment law touches every aspect of the working relationship, from recruitment and benefits to performance management, diversity, and organisational change. Understanding employment law helps employers build compliant, productive workplaces with a positive culture, while ensuring employees understand their contractual rights and responsibilities. It also supports organisational growth by keeping policies aligned with the business, and provides a framework to resolve disputes fairly when they arise.

Employment law is complex, which is why expert guidance is essential. Voted Employment Law Firm of the Year in 2025 by Personnel Today, our award-winning solicitors provide practical, authoritative advice across the full spectrum of employment law, helping organisations and individuals minimise risk, maintain best practice, and achieve positive outcomes.

We build long-term relationships with our clients, providing clear, proactive advice that helps prevent issues, resolve challenges efficiently and support confident decision-making.
Trusted by businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to multinational organisations, across the UK and Europe.

Award-winning employment law firm, recognised for its practical and proactive advice.
By drawing on expertise from across the firm, we provide coordinated advice that considers the wider legal, commercial and personal implications.

Our employment law expertise

Policies

Practical support in forming policies that shape workplace practices and protect your business, covering key areas such as conduct, equality, and absence.

Employment contracts

Advice on forming robust agreements and policies to set out the roles, responsibilities and expectations for your employees, consultants, and contractors.

Workplace disputes & grievances

Practical guidance on handling conflicts, complaints, and grievances providing clear processes and fair outcomes for all involved.

Employment law for employees or individuals

Legal advice for employees and individuals on workplace issues, protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcome.

Immigration

Our specialists help businesses manage global talent, covering visas, work permits, and sponsorship obligations.

HR consulting

Expert HR consultancy supporting your managers and teams with practical solutions and compliant practices.

Training

Guidance and training for HR, managers, and leadership on employment policies, compliance, and effective workforce management.

Compliance & audits

Support keeping your business compliant with employment law, policies, and best practices across your workforce.

Restructuring & business exits

Support managing organisational change, including redundancies, retirements, and leadership, helping you restructure teams, roles, and responsibilities effectively and fairly.

Equality, diversity & inclusion EDI

Support creating an inclusive workplace, promoting equality, diversity, and fair treatment for all

Employment law services FAQs

Why are detailed documents important for employers and employees?

Detailed employment documents provide clarity, consistency, and protection for both employers and employees. For employers, well-drafted policies help reduce the risk of legal disputes, regulatory breaches, and employment tribunal claims, while ensuring that managers apply rules fairly and consistently across the business. For employees, clear policies set out expectations, rights, and responsibilities, helping them understand how the workplace operates and what support is available.

Comprehensive policies also promote a positive working environment, support compliance with employment law, and make it easier to manage workplace issues proactively. In short, good contracts and policies protect the business, support employees, and create a fair, transparent workplace.

What employment documents should a business have?

Every business should have a core set of employment documents to provide clarity, set expectations, and reduce the risk of legal disputes, regulatory breaches, and employment tribunal claims. Key documents may typically include:

Contracts, pay, and benefits

Contracts & terms of employment – clearly setting out roles, responsibilities, pay, benefits, and notice periods.
Pay, benefits & leave policies – including holiday entitlement, sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, and bonus schemes.
Flexible & remote working policies – covering hybrid arrangements, home working expectations, and flexible hours.

Workplace conduct and employee relations

Disciplinary & grievance procedures – clear processes for raising concerns and addressing misconduct.
Harassment & bullying policies – guidance on preventing and addressing unacceptable behaviour, including sexual harassment.
Equality, diversity & inclusion – ensuring fairness, preventing discrimination, and supporting an inclusive, accessible workplace.

Health, safety, and wellbeing

Health & safety policies – covering workplace safety, risk assessments, and incident reporting procedures.
Employee wellbeing policies – including mental health support and occupational health guidance.

Compliance, confidentiality, and technology

Data protection & confidentiality – handling personal and sensitive information in line with GDPR.
Whistleblowing policies – providing a safe way for employees to report wrongdoing and how claims are handled.
IT & social media policies – rules on acceptable use of company systems and online behaviour.

Operational policies

Expense & business travel policies – procedures for claiming expenses and travel arrangements.

Well-drafted documents protect your business, promote consistent management, and give employees clear guidance on their rights and responsibilities. While startups may not need every document from day one, established businesses should ensure they have comprehensive policies in place.

How should poor performance or misconduct be managed?

Poor performance or misconduct should be managed fairly, consistently, and transparently. Employers should clearly explain the issues, set expectations for improvement, and provide appropriate support. For serious matters, a formal disciplinary process may be followed, giving employees the opportunity to respond and appeal decisions.

From an employee perspective, understanding your rights and the correct procedures is essential to ensure you are treated fairly. Employment solicitors can advise employees on how to navigate these processes, prepare responses, and challenge any unfair treatment.

From an employer perspective, solicitors can provide guidance on designing and following disciplinary procedures, ensuring compliance with employment law, and applying policies consistently. This helps protect the business, manage risk, and maintain a positive, professional workplace.

How should grievance and disciplinary procedures be handled?

Grievance and disciplinary procedures should be managed in a fair, consistent, and transparent way. Grievances are typically raised in writing, should be investigated promptly, and resolved with a clear outcome. Disciplinary matters involve clearly communicating concerns, allowing the employee to respond, and deciding on an appropriate outcome, from warnings to dismissal if necessary.

Employment solicitors can provide guidance and support throughout these processes, helping parties understand their rights, prepare for meetings, and ensure procedures are handled correctly to reduce the risk of disputes or claims.

How can proactive legal advice prevent disputes before they arise?

Proactive legal advice helps employers and employees spot potential issues early, clarify rights and responsibilities, and ensure workplace policies and contracts comply with employment law. By addressing concerns before they escalate, disputes over pay, contracts, grievances, or dismissals can often be avoided.

Our employment solicitors have extensive experience across a wide range of sectors and organisations. We can review policies and procedures, conduct audits, and put the right processes in place to prevent misunderstandings and reduce the risk of future claims. Drawing on our experience with a variety of workplace disputes, we provide practical advice tailored to your business or individual situation.

How do businesses handle hiring employees from overseas?

Hiring employees from overseas requires careful attention to immigration rules and compliance obligations. Businesses need to ensure that employees have the correct visa or work permit, meet sponsorship requirements, and that all documentation is kept up to date.

Employment solicitors can advise businesses on visas, sponsorship licences, and immigration compliance, as well as help prepare contracts and policies that reflect legal requirements.

Find out more about immigration.

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Why use our employment solicitors?

Award-winning employment law firm

Boyes Turner was named Employment Law Firm of the Year 2025 by Personnel Today, We provide advice that is clear, realistic, and tailored to your situation, helping you understand your options and achieve the best possible outcome.

Expert advice across the employment lifecycle

Our employment solicitors advise across the full spectrum of employment law, working with businesses and organisations across all sectors. Our advice is clear, proportionate, and grounded in real-world experience, helping clients make informed decisions that balance legal compliance with commercial priorities.

We are a leading law firm

Boyes Turner is recognised as a leading UK law firm by legal directories, Chambers UK and The Legal 500. These rankings are based on independent research and client feedback, reflecting our proven expertise, outstanding results, and trusted reputation. As a full-service firm, we coordinate employment advice with other guidance from our specialist teams such as commercial, corporate and dispute resolution, providing seamless support across all legal needs.