Cripps Harries Hall

What we do

Here are some examples of the advice and support we give to employees:

• Service contracts - having the terms of your employment reviewed before you sign your contract, in particular the terms which deal with what happens when your employment ends, can save you money
• Redundancy - if your employer has failed to follow the correct procedures, we can often improve on the level of your redundancy payment
• Unfair dismissal - you may be entitled to compensation if you have been unfairly dismissed. We can also provide advice if you feel that you are being forced out of your job
• Discrimination - you have the right not to be discriminated against because of your sex, race, marital or civil partnership status, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief or age. If you are a victim of discrimination or harassment you may be entitled to compensation
• Maternity and paternity rights - do you know your rights as parents? Some employers do not comply with the relevant legislation. We can give you guidance
• Sickness absence - If you have a health problem which results in you having a substantial amount of time off work where does this leave you? We can advise you
• Restrictive covenants - these limit your activities when your employment ends. It is best to take advice when your contract terms are being agreed; however not all covenants are enforceable and it may be possible to negotiate your way out of them
• Claims against employers - we try to resolve claims against employers without involving the Employment Tribunal; however if litigation is the best way to protect your interests, we will support you through the complex process. Always seek advice quickly as most claims must be made promptly

Our clients

Our clients are from all walks of life. Often we can arrange it so that the employer pays our charges.

Why Cripps Harries Hall?

We offer a pragmatic and cost effective service that fits your needs. We keep you informed and will be therefore you every step of the way.

Next steps

For confidential advice or further information please contact a member of the team.

Our team has extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of employment issues. Here are a few recent examples of the ways in which we have helped our clients:

• Advising a senior employee on the terms in his contract relating to notice and restrictive covenants and how he could manage his exit
• Successfully securing a substantial redundancy payment for an employee whose public sector employer was maintaining that she was not entitled to any payment since they had offered her suitable alternative employment
• Advising an employee on long term sick leave about his grievance against his employer arising from their failure to properly administer his PHI entitlement
• Advising numerous senior international managers of a gloabl bank about the terms of their severance packages