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It’s been a whirlwind hasn’t it! Keeping ourselves and our families safe is our number 1 priority. But what about employees needing to know their rights and obligations at work and, for employers, making sure that managers are keeping their businesses afloat while trying to look after staff matters ….. and all the financial consequences?
The announcements have come thick and fast over the last fortnight, and the guidance and emergency legislation which follows has only answered some of the questions.
As specialist employment law solicitors, we have been working round the clock to ensure that we can help all our employer and employee clients with their important and urgent questions. E.g.
We have already advised many clients on coronavirus issues affecting them at work, including:
Some businesses are super-busy as a result of the Covid-19 emergency. Others are extremely quiet or even closed for business. Whichever camp you find yourself in, there are staffing matters to consider and these need to be done carefully (even if very quickly) to make sure you are not creating problems further down the line whether for employee relations or to keep out of the Employment Tribunal.
For pragmatic and reliable decision making, you may need:
As ever, advice is better taken before rather than after making these big decisions …. especially before you resign or dismiss!
If you need help with an employment law issue then please don't hesitate to contact us. An initial enquiry is free and without obligation.
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I instructed Gillian Patch of Patch Law who is a Grade A Solicitor during the Pandemic/Lockdown. I always check the SRA website to check how long someone is qualified for before I instruct them to ensure they are regulated. She was made aware of my personal restrictions in leaving my house. Several documents were sent to her and due to her extensive experience she was able to identify the relevant documents. She was also able to respond remotely in a tight timescale and there were no delays in her carrying out my instructions as a Client despite probably being very busy dealing with other Clients. She acted in the best interest of the Client by considering both the financial issues of leaving and the practical issues of leaving but also recognised the difficulties for a Client not being able to see a Solicitor in-person and the trust needed in the Solicitor-Client relationship. Instructions were provided remotely email and telephone and Geography was not a problem in terms of acting in her professional capacity. It was easier to discuss issues over telephone given that when I do go out I am conscious of wearing a face mask and that does create a barrier to communication. During the correspondence she was able to provide an objective opinion on the issues. There is often a saying an individual cannot be their own Doctor, the same is true an individual cannot be their own Lawyer. Your not objective on your own life. Having extensive experience myself with Solicitors I tried to keep the Legal costs to a minimum by responding quickly but also ensuring everything that needed to be covered was covered.
Fantastic service from Gillian who advised and acted very quickly with a short timescale to deliver. Friendly approachable firm and I felt they had my best interests at heart. Would highly recommend.
Gillian is professional and knowledgeable whilst being empathetic.
She ensured the details that were important to me were addressed and resolved.
I would highly recommend the services of Patch Law for employment issues.
It’s been a whirlwind hasn’t it! Keeping ourselves and our families safe is our number 1 priority. But what about employees needing to know their rights and obligations at work and, for employers, making sure that managers are keeping their businesses afloat while trying to look after staff matters ….. and all the financial consequences?
The announcements have come thick and fast over the last fortnight, and the guidance and emergency legislation which follows has only answered some of the questions.
As specialist employment law solicitors, we have been working round the clock to ensure that we can help all our employer and employee clients with their important and urgent questions. E.g.
We have already advised many clients on coronavirus issues affecting them at work, including:
Some businesses are super-busy as a result of the Covid-19 emergency. Others are extremely quiet or even closed for business. Whichever camp you find yourself in, there are staffing matters to consider and these need to be done carefully (even if very quickly) to make sure you are not creating problems further down the line whether for employee relations or to keep out of the Employment Tribunal.
For pragmatic and reliable decision making, you may need:
As ever, advice is better taken before rather than after making these big decisions …. especially before you resign or dismiss!
I instructed Gillian Patch of Patch Law who is a Grade A Solicitor during the Pandemic/Lockdown. I always check the SRA website to check how long someone is qualified for before I instruct them to ensure they are regulated. She was made aware of my personal restrictions in leaving my house. Several documents were sent to her and due to her extensive experience she was able to identify the relevant documents. She was also able to respond remotely in a tight timescale and there were no delays in her carrying out my instructions as a Client despite probably being very busy dealing with other Clients. She acted in the best interest of the Client by considering both the financial issues of leaving and the practical issues of leaving but also recognised the difficulties for a Client not being able to see a Solicitor in-person and the trust needed in the Solicitor-Client relationship. Instructions were provided remotely email and telephone and Geography was not a problem in terms of acting in her professional capacity. It was easier to discuss issues over telephone given that when I do go out I am conscious of wearing a face mask and that does create a barrier to communication. During the correspondence she was able to provide an objective opinion on the issues. There is often a saying an individual cannot be their own Doctor, the same is true an individual cannot be their own Lawyer. Your not objective on your own life. Having extensive experience myself with Solicitors I tried to keep the Legal costs to a minimum by responding quickly but also ensuring everything that needed to be covered was covered.
I would highly recommend Gillian to anyone in need of employment advice. She offers a highly professional as well as caring service, listening sensitively to understand a person's individual circumstances and offering experienced and well-considered advice. She manages the process through very attentively which leaves you feeling that you are in very good hands. Her fees are very competitive and represent very good value for money.
An excellent Professional service with great advice and support. Superb and speedy communication enabling a quick drawing up of a contract, happy to highly recommend.
Patch Law is a law firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 572782.
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Patch Law is a law firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 572782.
© Copyright 2019 Gillian Patch, trading as Patch Law, or original authors. All rights reserved.
Patch Law Privacy and Transparency Notice
Complaints
Site design: StanfordGraphics