January 19, 2005 Employer Protection Scheme for local businesses launched by Pellys solicitors

Local businesses can now protect themselves against financial loss arising out of disputes with employees if they join the new Employer Protection Scheme from Bishop’s Stortford solicitors, Pellys

Any business that has employees should be aware of the potential pitfalls of employment law. However, it is easy for employers and employees to fall out in the pressure pot of the workplace and taking the wrong course of action could cost bosses dearly. Pellys have launched the Employer Protection Scheme to aid managers, executives and owners alike, who can be overwhelmed by the minefield which is employment law.

It is very difficult for employers to keep up-to-date with employment legislation and although they may think they know how to deal with a situation, they could actually make things worse. It is crucial that the first course of action is the right one. The service is a very exciting opportunity for the local business community to protect itself against the increasing threat of financial loss posed by legal claims which can arise from the wrong course of action being followed.

The advantage of being a member of Pellys Employer Protection Scheme is that experts are available close at hand to give advice on employment matters and employers will get complete peace of mind from the knowledge that they can fully trust the advice given to them. Pellys solicitor Simonne McIvor is a specialist in employment law and will be readily available on a dedicated telephone hotline.

It is very important for local companies to be able to get assistance from experts quickly and they can do this by using our hotline. Employers are also more than welcome to visit us here in Bishops Stortford.” said Simonne McIvor, a partner at Pellys. “Employers need to ask themselves whether they are confident in their ability to deal with every employee issue, particularly as compensation claims from ‘getting it wrong’ could be in excess of £50,000.”

The convenience and the expertise provided in the scheme are supplemented by a full review of employment contracts and procedures to ensure companies are legally compliant.

To learn more about Pellys Employer Protection Scheme employers should contact Pellys Employment Team on 01279 713824 or email Simonne McIvor at SimonneMcIvor@pellys.co.uk for further details.