Employment for Individuals

Creative, bespoke, personable and passionate
Whether an individual is facing a disciplinary at work, or feels they are being unfairly treated, we can assist. We are able to draft grievances or appeals on the individual’s behalf and prepare them for upcoming meetings or hearings.
We provide guidance if an employee is at risk of redundancy. We understand this can be a very stressful and confusing time for employees and our expert lawyers will help to minimise any concerns.
We negotiate swift and amicable exits for employees as well as being able to adopt a robust approach as and when needed. We understand the drivers of our individual clients and put their priorities first.
For those contemplating departure or their next career move, we are experienced in advising on settlement agreements and executive severances as well as reviewing terms and conditions including post termination restrictions.
As we often advise businesses, we are able to identify potential weakness or flaws in an employer’s approach and use this to help our individual clients achieve their targets in a timely manner.
Our clients consider us an integral part of their career management, knowing that we are always on their side.
Employment Guides

Employment law covers a wide range of employee rights - from working time to dismissal. We've put together a helpful guide from our top employment lawyers to help you navigate the legal landscape.
Download here
A helpful factsheet for employers.
April is always a busy time of year for HR professionals and employers, with new and amended statutory rates coming in to force. In April 2020, there are notable increases to the rates for statutory sick pay, the national minimum wage, maternity pay and redundancy payments.
Our Employment team outlines what you need to know as an employer following these changes that take effect from April 2020.
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Why Seddons?

A small, dedicated team of highly qualified employment solicitors

Strong, commercial and practical advice on employment terms, benefits and incentives

Support with formal employment processes

Negotiate the best terms for departure including advising on settlement agreements
Our thinking

Fiona Mendel comments in City A.M on employers’ plan to cut pay for remote and hybrid workers
Fiona Mendel discusses the challenges employers may face in slashing employees’ pay.

Fiona Mendel writes for People Management on tackling bereavement in the workplace
Senior Associate Fiona Mendel has written for People Management providing advice for employers on how best to support workers who experience the loss ...

Helen Crossland Quoted in Personnel Today
Employment partner Helen Crossland spoke to Personnel Today.

Workplace Training on Equality & Diversity
Seddons’ Employment Team is supporting businesses by providing equality and diversity training to their staff.

Helen Crossland Quoted in City AM
Employment Partner Helen Crossland has been quoted in CityAM, following the redundancies made by Dubai owned ferry operator.

Employment Guide - April 2022
Our Employment team has updated its annual factsheet for employers.

Hybrid Working – the Pros and Cons to Employers
Head of Employment, Helen Crossland discusses the pros and cons of hybrid working for employers.

Can employers slash sick pay for unvaccinated staff?
Withholding statutory sick pay for employees who are not vaccinated carries a similar risk to introducing a 'no jab, no job' policy, says Fi...

Helen Crossland quoted in The Telegraph
Partner, Helen Crossland discusses the Government's plans to give employees the right to request flexible working in The Telegraph.