Jackie Cuneen
Employment Individual, Employment Business
Luton Office
Employment Individual
We assist employees who have an issue with a current or past employer. Across all stages of the employment life cycle, our specialist team can advise on the full spectrum of employment law matters from contracts and procedures through to redundancy, settlement agreements and discrimination.
Talk to one of our friendly and experienced team on 01582 514000
Settlement Agreements Redundancy Employment Contracts & Procedures Bullying, Harassment & Stress Performance Management & Disciplinary Discrimination Constructive, Unfair or Wrongful Dismissal Pregnancy, Family Leave and Working Parents Carers at Work Flexible Working Grievances Employment Tribunals & High Court Consultancy Agreements Senior Executives or Director Exits Restrictive Covenants TUPE View all services
We act for both employer and employee clients. This means that we see both sides of the employment relationship and are best placed to provide strategic, practical and effective advice to individuals about their rights in the workplace.
Employment is all about relationships
Whether you have a new working relationship with your employer, or if the relationship has broken down, we can provide advice on all stages of the employment life cycle. If you need guidance on how to deal with a dispute with your employer, or simply want to understand your rights and obligations, our expert solicitors can provide you with support.
Don't take our word for itThe team is always responsive, fully understand our business needs and ensure they explain options and risks fully but simply.Machins has a broad breadth of capabilities due to its many knowledgeable and experienced staff. The way they conduct their business, (professional, polite, timely, etc.), the responsiveness, and the ability to communicate in plain English provides a unique experience in my view.
The team is always responsive, fully understand our business needs and ensure they explain options and risks fully but simply.
Machins has a broad breadth of capabilities due to its many knowledgeable and experienced staff. The way they conduct their business, (professional, polite, timely, etc.), the responsiveness, and the ability to communicate in plain English provides a unique experience in my view.
Our Employment Individual Team
Employment Legal Services for Individuals
Settlement Agreements
Our employment solicitors have a wealth of experience in providing employees with independent legal advice on Settlement Agreements are here to help you guide you through the process from start to finish.
Redundancy
In redundancy cases, our expert solicitors advise you on your employment rights and consider whether a proper procedure is being or has been followed.
Employment Contracts & Procedures
We can advise you on the terms and effect of your new employment contract and can assist with any negotiations or amendments you may require to protect your position and future career.
Bullying, Harassment & Stress
The average person spends over 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime and therefore it is important to feel comfortable, safe and supported in the workplace. Employers have a duty of care to all employees and this includes dealing with bullying, harassment and stress at work.
Performance Management & Disciplinary
We can advise you on your rights, what constitutes a fair process and what elements of the process can be challenged. We can also assist you with your response to your employer and help you prepare for any internal hearings or meetings.
Discrimination
Discrimination claims are complex and you should try to obtain legal advice as early as possible; if you are unsure as to whether you are experiencing discrimination or need clarity on the remedies available to you, you can contact our Employment Team for a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your matter.
Constructive, Unfair or Wrongful Dismissal
If you have been dismissed or been made redundant, and feel that your employer has acted unfairly and/or unlawfully in doing so, we provide clear and realistic advice about the possible rights and remedies available to you if you choose to challenge the termination of your employment
Pregnancy, Family Leave and Working Parents
If you are pregnant or have become a parent you will acquire certain rights during pregnancy and maternity or paternity leave. We can advise you upon your legal rights and help you resolve any concerns you might have that you have been unfairly treated.
Carers at Work
The law recognises this and affords carers certain protections in the workplace. There may be practical measures you can discuss with your employer to make the things more manageable; you could discuss part-time working or job share arrangements with your employer and agree on variations to your contract of employment.
Flexible Working
If you feel that your employer has not dealt with your flexible working request reasonably or fairly, or you need guidance on how to make a statutory request, our solicitors can advise you on your rights and the best way to approach making these requests.
Grievances
We can provide expert guidance on whether you should follow a grievance process and if you do, we can assist with the drafting of your grievance complaint and support you through the subsequent process.
Employment Tribunals & High Court
Where possible, our aim is to resolve disputes without the need to submit a claim to the Employment Tribunal. However, where litigation cannot be avoided, we can assist you with all aspects of the Tribunal process.
Consultancy Agreements
If you are a self-employed consultant, we can work with you to draft and negotiate a consultancy agreement that suits you. We also provide practical and clear advice on your employment status and rights.
Senior Executives or Director Exits
Our solicitors can advise you on any exit packages or Settlement Agreements which are arising from your departure, and how the terms of your employment may impact you going forward.
Restrictive Covenants
If you are subject to restrictive covenants in your employment contract that unfairly disadvantage you in the job market, or you have been contacted by your ex-employer in relation to an alleged breach of these terms, we can assist you.
TUPE
TUPE is a complex and technical piece of legislation, and you may have concerns or questions about whether TUPE applies to you, or whether your employer is acting lawfully. Our experienced solicitors can provide clarity and help break down your rights and possible options in a clear, simple and straightforward way.
Price and Service Information for Employment Individual
This page will give you up to date information in relation to our pricing structure and timescales for our individual employment services.
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