ROYTHORNES
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EMPLOYMENT LAW ADVICE
Advice when you need it most
The complete employment
law package Roythornes Secure is an employment law package operated by a top 200 law firm. It offers value for money employment law advice all year round for a single fixed price. • Three levels of protection • No worries about legal costs • Access to employment law experts
Roythornes Secure makes our employment team feel like your employment team. It means we’re always on hand to help, with a real appreciation of your position, and that you can confidently ask for advice, without worrying about costs. Unlike some similar services on the market, Secure offers a unique combination of benefits: • It is operated by Roythornes - one of the top 200 law firms in the UK, with 75 years’ experience in helping businesses • You will be talking to a solicitor who will understand the business issues you face – not a call centre asking ‘standard’ questions, and giving ‘standard’ answers. • Secure can also incorporate Health and Safety advice and Tribunal insurance.
The benefits of Secure Employment law helpline: Access to an employment law helpline during normal office hours - it’s ideal for quick queries and questions. Simply call one of our team before you act and you could find that you have avoided some very expensive mistakes. Annual contract health check. Contracts of employment are the bedrock of the employment relationship and it's crucial that they are up to date and comply with the latest legislation. Our annual health check will give you the assurance that you are always using the most up to date version. Employment e-briefings. Our employment e-briefings come straight to your in box and keep you up to date with changes and news in employment law as they happen - an invaluable snapshot for any employer. A manager’s guide to employment law. Our guide provides you with an easy reference guide to employment basics. It's the ideal desktop companion - provided in easily accessible electronic format. Insurance cover. For full protection, to indemnify you against any claims and compensation awarded against you in employment matters, giving your business financial peace of mind. Health and Safety advice. Critical to all businesses, our Health and Safety team have years of experience in this important area and will provide guidance and advice on regulations and their implementation. You will also be joining a growing network of like-minded employers, and receive invitations to seminars and workshops on employment law, where you can meet our team and network with other businesses in the region.
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Access to Roythornes employment law team to answer your questions whenever they arise
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An annual health check of your contracts and procedures
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Registration with our e-mail briefing service - giving you the employment law news as it happens
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A copy of our manager’s guide to employment law, for fast answers to common problems
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Specialist health and safety advice tailored to your business Insurance cover indemnifying you against legal costs, claims and compensation awarded against you
How much does it cost? The cost of Roythornes Secure depends on factors including the number of employees, the number of locations from which you work and the sector in which you operate. Flexible payment options mean you can pay either in a lump sum or by quarterly instalments.
To find out more To discover how Secure can help your business, simply contact one of our employment law team using the details on the next page. They will answer any questions you may have and give you an idea of how the service could benefit your organisation.
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Meet theTeam Our employment team brings together a group of dedicated professionals with a range of employment law expertise. Consisting of Partners, Solicitors and executives it ensures that we are able to pick the right person for the job and match our skills and experience to client needs. Peter Bennett Peter acts principally for employers in unfair and wrongful dismissal claims, race, sex and disability claims, equal pay issues and corporate restructures. Having particular expertise with commercial agents, Peter also deals with TUPE issues, executive severances, the drafting and enforcing of special arrangements for senior executives (including financial benefits and restrictive covenants), and drafting of terms and conditions of employment. t: 01775 842550 e: peterbennett@roythornes.co.uk Phil Cookson Phil’s employment law expertise covers a range of areas including unfair and constructive dismissal claims and redundancy situations. He also deals in regulatory crime and Health and Safety Issues. He regularly delivers training sessions to employers and is a well known commentator in the regional press on employment law issues. Phil trained and qualified with Roythornes and became a partner in 2001. t: 01775 842575 e: philcookson@roythornes.co.uk John Cameron John qualified in 2009 and joined Roythornes in January 2011. John has an employment case load that includes employment tribunal claims for unfair dismissal, and wrongful dismissal claims. He also deals with TUPE related issues, as well as providing advice in respect of a range of other employment disputes. John also deals with commercial litigation cases. t: 01775 842517 e: johncameron@roythornes.co.uk
Maz Dannourah Maz joined Roythornes in 2007 and completed his training contract in 2010, qualifying into the firm’s litigation department. Maz specialises in employment law, working closely with Phil Cookson advising both employers and individuals on a wide range of employment issues. As well as advising employers on a traditional ad hoc basis, Maz is part of the Roythornes employment team which operates Roythornes Secure. t: 01775 842597 e: mazdannourah@roythornes.co.uk
Roythornes is a top 200 law firm with a strong reputation. From four offices we act for a wide range of businesses and individuals, taking a pragmatic and business focused approach to the challenges they face.
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This publication is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Roythornes Limited is a company registered in England and Wales under number 06611251. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Registered office: Enterprise Way, Pinchbeck, Spalding PE11 3YR. We use the word 'Partner' to refer to a shareholder of the company, or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications. April 2015.