Employment

Strategy development

Strategy and development has to be the first step in deciding how to frame and develop employee relations. It is important to decide what you want to achieve with the structure you have, or the structure you want to implement. You need effective and practical legal advice to help you weigh up the pros and cons of taking one approach over another. Whether you are starting from scratch, or can no longer operate within the confines of historic agreements we can help you to devise a way forward.

Central Arbitration Committee

If you are facing a bid for compulsory recognition you need to talk to us. Whether you have a case heading to the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) and need support on how to present the most compelling submissions, or need guidance on the pros and cons of electing to have a referral to the CAC, we can help. We have real, recent and relevant experience of advising public and private sector employers in every aspect of employee relations.

Employee Representative Bodies

If you have opted for or need to have employee representatives you will need guidance on how to work with them. Perhaps you want to ensure that your representatives are fully trained and equipped to fulfill their role most effectively? Perhaps you need to understand the parameters of what you should and should not discuss with them. Talk to us. We have tried and tested training programmes.

European Works Councils/National Works Councils

Do you understand what your obligations are and are soon to be in establishing consultation frameworks required under European legislation? Is your business equipped to meet the challenges which European Works Councils present for businesses? Help is at hand. We have sound experience in helping employers understand when the councils are necessary and how they will impact on your current forum for employee relations.