Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety Services
elliswhittam.com
WELCOME TO ELLIS WHITTAM
Be secure. Achieve more. Achieving excellence and ensuring legal
absenteeism to TUPE transfers,
compliance in the way you manage your
from discipline to zero hours contracts.
people and their wellbeing is not easy.
You can call for support as often as you
With frequent changes to legislation
need, whenever you like, all for a fixed fee.
and the continual raising of the bar for best practice, increasing numbers of employers are turning to Ellis Whittam to help them meet these challenges head on.
Health and safety will naturally be a top priority for you. Protecting the wellbeing of anyone affected by your organisation’s activities is a legal requirement and makes financial sense
As the leading provider of quality
too. Many employers value the support
Employment Law, HR and Health
they receive from Ellis Whittam not only
& Safety services, we have vast
because it helps ensure compliance
experience of taking even the best
with health and safety legislation, but
run organisations to the next level and
also because it helps them to implement
putting those who are facing difficulties
best practice. In fact, we have so much
on the right track.
confidence in the quality of our service that we can act as your legally required
We have a large, experienced team of legally qualified Employment Law
Competent Person for health and safety.
Advisers with extensive experience of
With the inspirational support of Ellis
supporting organisations of all sizes
Whittam you will enjoy peace of mind,
in all sectors. Upon joining EW, you
financial security and develop the
are given a dedicated adviser who will
foundations for ongoing organisational
help you with all your challenges from
excellence.
“Without doubt, joining Ellis Whittam is one of the best business decisions we have ever made.” Andrea Napier, Luker Rowe Mark Ellis, Chairman
WHY ELLIS WHITTAM?
Why Ellis Whittam? We offer unlimited support for a fixed fee. You can call on us as often as you like. There is no clock watching, no charging by the hour and no small print to catch you out. No two organisations are the same, so our services are tailored to your exact requirements. We can be as hands-on or as light touch as you need but we always ensure you are compliant and protected. We are proactive. Our services are not based around simply reviewing, monitoring and telling you what needs to be done - we actually help you to implement changes and make improvements within your workplace. Like traditional law firms and consultancies, we employ only highly qualified people. The vast majority of our experienced Employment Law Advisers have qualified as solicitors and even as barristers and now specialise only in employment law. Likewise, our Health & Safety Consultants are all professionally qualified with many years’ experience across a wide range of sectors. We are not a call centre offering cautious advice. Your dedicated Employment Law Adviser and Health & Safety Consultant will build lasting relationships with you by understanding your objectives and the way you like to operate. Our service is underpinned by providing every client with a dedicated Client Manager to ensure you are getting maximum value and that you are never less than delighted with the service you receive from Ellis Whittam. We operate to the highest professional and ethical standards. Our clients appreciate the swift efficiency with which we deal with their challenges and the sensitive way in which we handle difficult issues. This is why we are trusted by thousands of employers across the UK from small, local organisations to international brands. Tas, Regional Business Director
WHY ELLIS WHITTAM?
“Sharing a similar ethos and values to that of our own business, in providing excellent service and recognising the needs of the customer, were key in our decision to appoint Ellis Whittam.” Stuart Bone, HR Director Aspray24
“Our nominated Employment Law Adviser and Health & Safety Consultant have the benefit of working with many companies across the UK. They have an immense amount of insight and are able to share that expertise with us so that not only do we get things right legally, we can also be sure we are doing things in a way that has a positive impact on the bottom line.” Gavin Tennent, General Manager Braehead Foods
Victoria, Client Manager
EMPLOYMENT LAW & HR
Employment Law & HR Unlimited support for a fixed fee. Whether it’s for strategic advice, to guide you step-by-step through a problem or just to give you the reassurance of a second opinion, your own named Employment Law Adviser is just a phone call or email away. And because this is a fixed fee service, you can contact us as often as you need to – it won’t cost you a penny more.
Service Highlights •
Unlimited support for a fixed fee with no catches, enabling you to budget with confidence years in advance.
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A named, legally qualified Employment Law Adviser as your dedicated point of contact.
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Contracts of employment and Employee Handbook created or updated ensuring you are following best practice and legally compliant.
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All your employment law challenges handled including disciplinaries, grievances, zero hours contracts, dismissals, attendance, performance, maternity, TUPE, redundancy, agency workers and much more.
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Bespoke letters and documents drafted on your behalf we don’t just offer advice.
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Employment Tribunal support handling negotiations with Acas, the claimants and their advisers.
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Legal Expenses Insurance protects you from the costs of defending an employment claim and any resultant settlement costs and compensation awards.
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My EW provides online access to a unique suite of employment law and HR materials as well as your handbook, contracts of employment and copies of correspondence between Ellis Whittam and your organisation.
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Telephone calls recorded and stored on My EW for you to retrieve and review, should you choose this service.
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EW Assist allows you to manage many aspects of your HR functions online including leave requests, sickness, injury reporting, appraisals, training and many other aspects of people management.
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Regular bulletins ensure you are well informed. Your Employment Law Adviser and Client Manager will also keep in touch to ensure you are up to date and never less than delighted with the service.
EMPLOYMENT LAW & HR
Essential Extras Should you wish to undertake a strategic review or if you are dealing with specific workforce challenges, our HR Consultancy service can identify innovative, cost effective solutions. You can also benefit from our consultancy services through a fixed fee retainer agreement. We use our extensive expertise to help you conduct Investigations into cases such as harassment or discrimination and to resolve disputes with Mediation between parties. Our Occupational Health Services include medical screening, physiotherapy, managing stress and wellbeing. Our Employment Law & HR Training draws on case studies amassed from our extensive experience supporting employers. We can deliver specially devised courses for you on topics such as Performance Management, Bullying & Harassment, Conflict Resolution, Equality & Diversity and Disciplinary & Grievance. Even if you are not a client of our fixed fee service, our expert advocates can provide Employment Tribunal Support to protect your organisation from financial and reputational harm. Our EW Recruit service produces job descriptions, promotes vacancies, runs aptitude and personality assessments and secures suitable candidates for your organisation, all for a highly competitive fixed fee.
Amarjit, Senior Employment Law Adviser
HEALTH & SAFETY
Health & Safety We have so much confidence in our service, we can act as your legally required Competent Person. We provide an action-based service rather than merely performing audits and handing back reports. We help you implement measures to meet your legal obligations and protect the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone affected by your activities. Our proactive, hands-on support can help protect you from prosecution and provides the foundation for continuous improvement.
Service Highlights •
A named, qualified Health & Safety Consultant as your dedicated point of contact.
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Competent Person role fulfilled by your Consultant.
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General Risk Assessment or appropriate inspections to suit your risk profile conducted on-site.
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Prioritised Safety Action Plan, Health & Safety Policy and Employee Health & Safety Handbook, tailored to your needs, developed by your Consultant.
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Inspections and assessments continue as appropriate over the term of your agreement to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.
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24/7 telephone support from a qualified Consultant.
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My EW provides online access to a unique library of information, practical guides and template documents. You can also access all your documents prepared by your Consultant.
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Email alerts inform you when actions are due. You can retrieve vital management information from My EW to monitor progress.
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Emergency assistance is provided in the case of, for example, serious incidents and visits from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and other enforcement authorities. We attend your premises, undertake investigations and manage the situation.
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Liaison with enforcement authorities will be led by us in the event of investigations and prosecutions.
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Legal Expenses Insurance pays your legal costs in the event you need to defend a prosecution by the enforcement authorities. It also covers Fee For Intervention (FFI) charges you may incur from the HSE.
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Regular bulletins ensure you are well informed. Your Client Manager will also keep in touch to ensure you are up to date and never less than delighted with the service.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Essential Extras We provide a range of audit and inspection services, including Fire Risk Assessments, asbestos surveys, PAT testing, Legionella risk assessments and maintenance of fire alarms and emergency lighting. Our Occupational Health Services help ensure that you are providing an appropriate environment to protect the wellbeing of your employees. Drawing on our experience of working with thousands of employers, we deliver Health & Safety Training on a huge range of topics including General Health & Safety Awareness, Risk Assessments, IOSH Managing / Directing / Working Safely, Manual Handling and Fire Marshal Training.
“We set extremely high standards for all our suppliers and Ellis Whittam always surpass our expectations. We have been so impressed that we had no hesitation in renewing our agreement!� Steven Van Herwijnen, General Manager Danubius Hotel Regents Park David, Regional Health & Safety Manager
E-LEARNING
e-learning e-learning delivers your essential training via the internet using videos and interactive testing. This innovative approach can save up to 80% compared with the costs of traditional classroom based learning. Training is undertaken at any time and at any location where internet access is available. You no longer need to take whole teams away from the work place when training is required. We offer courses in more than forty topics including Lone Working, Stress, Driving Safety, Display Screen Equipment, Fire Safety, Food Hygiene, Slips Trips & Falls and Manual Handling. Most courses are accredited by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA). While the focus is on Health & Safety, the library of available courses is continually growing to include other key skills required by employees in a modern, efficient workplace.
Laura, Senior Employment Law Adviser
SWITCHING TO ELLIS WHITTAM
“CMI as a leader in professional
“The continuity of Ellis Whittam’s
management and leadership has to have the best employment advice to ensure we practise what we preach. Ellis Whittam have on several occasions stopped decisions being made or actions undertaken which could have been detrimental to CMI and its reputation externally.”
support team has allowed us to develop a strong relationship with our nominated advisers and we find that continuity very reassuring. The advice is always tailored to take into consideration our specific business needs.” Kiren Samani, HR Manager Empire Cinemas
Suzanne Matheson Chartered Management Institute
“I have recommended Ellis Whittam to a number of schools. I don’t do this lightly and only when I am confident that I am endorsing a high quality service. Choosing Ellis Whittam has proved to be an excellent decision.” Moira Griffiths-Parr, Director of Finance & Business Administration St. Margaret’s Church of England Academy
Switching to Ellis Whittam If you are with another provider and considering switching to Ellis Whittam, you may be worried that the level of service you receive from your current provider will drop off when you serve your notice. Our Transitional Period Support removes all those concerns and means you can benefit from fully insured support from Ellis Whittam even though you have not yet left your current provider.
Deven Thakrar, CEO
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