Employment Solicitor in Cardiff, Newport & Swansea, Wales

Employment law for businesses

There are strict laws in place that govern the rights of employees and breaking them can lead to severe punishment. Howells Solicitors offers expert legal advice that keeps businesses on the right side of the law and running more effectively.

We offer a proactive, cost effective service and a transparent billing system that helps Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) comply with current and future legislation. The team of legal experts at Howells Solicitors are on-hand to advise employers of their requirements and can deal with a wide range of employment issues, including:

- Redundancy 
- Contract terms
- Unfair, constructive and wrongful dismissal
- Minimum wages
- Discrimination of all types
- Working hours
- Maternity, paternity and parental issues
- Sickness absence

Employment law is an increasingly complex area which is subject to almost annual change. The potential damage to a business of failing to observe new laws could be financially catastrophic, which is why our team of specialist Solicitors are determined to keep you up to date and informed on how to keep your business protected.

Howells also offers De Facto Employment Law Services.

A comprehensive employment law service that will protect your business for a minimal monthly retainer fee. In addition to the advice line is a monthly newsletter updating you of all the relevant legislation sent direct to your e-mail account.  Support with 5 or less redundancies per year amongst other benefits.  You will have a friendly, local employment solicitor who will be your businesses key contact. Please contact us for more information.

If you are interested in finding out more on employment law and how we can help you to protect your business at a cost effective price, please call 029 2040 4020, email employment@howellslegal.com or fill in our online enquiry form and we will be in contact.

Helping employees receive fair treatment

We can assist if you are an employee and have an issue with a current or past employer. Our team of Solicitors can advise you on your rights as an employee and are able to assist if you have been the victim of an unfair dismissal, have suffered discrimination or feel that you have been taken advantage of with illegal working practices. We can offer a free half hour consulation in order to discuss your case and assess whether their is a potential claim. I am sure that this is a trying time for you as well as those dependent upon you and we can help to aleviate this stress and protect your rights. If you have an issue that you wish to discuss, please telephone us on 02920 404020 or you can fill in our online enquiry form and we will be in contact.

Compromise Agreements

A Compromise Agreement is a legally binding agreement following the termination of your employment. It usually provides for a severance payment by your employer, in return for which you agree not to pursue any claim you may have to an employment tribunal. Quite often, the compromise agreement will also deal with the notice element in your contract.

Employers are now increasingly using Compromise Agreements as a method to prevent possible future complaints to a tribunal. Compromise Agreements are the only way a claim can be legally binding without tribunal proceedings having been initiated. You must have the Compromise Agreement explained by an independent solicitor before the agreement becomes binding.

Here at Howells Solicitors our Employment Law department has a wealth of experience in this area. We will make sure that the agreement has been explained fully to you and certify that the appropriate advice has been given.

Our fees start from £250 plus VAT and the fee is paid by the employer and not the employee. If you require advice with regards Compromise Agreements, please fill in our online enquiry form and we will be in contact.