Press Release: Band Hatton takes action against rising employment claims

Employers are being offered piece of mind by a new scheme which could potentially save them tens of thousands of pounds.
The number of legal disputes surrounding employment law has been rising in recent years with claims increasing by 56 per cent in 2010. This led Coventry law firm Band Hatton to launch its Employment Protection Scheme.
The scheme is aimed at businesses ranging from SMEs to large national organisations which will help employers avoid damaging law suits and costly legal fees.
It gives employers access to expert legal advice in relation to employment law matters for a set annual fee which can be paid monthly. The bespoke scheme is catered for the needs of individual organisations and allows companies to accurately budget for employment law matters 12 months ahead.
Mark Ridley, associate at Station Square-based Band Hatton, said a rising number of employment tribunals and employment law cases had left many businesses with hefty legal costs they had not budgeted for.
“As the number of employment law disputes increases a larger number of businesses become susceptible to legal costs and awards of compensation which catch many off guard,” he said.
“Damages for discrimination cases are not capped so employers could be looking at bills for tens of thousands of pounds in addition to substantial legal fees and court costs – the consequences of which can be catastrophic.
“The Employment Protection Scheme eliminates this fear for employers as they can forecast exactly how much they need to budget for matters of employment law 12 months in advance.
“The scheme also allows employers to avoid any potential legal problems by being given expert advice from qualified solicitors on demand.”
Those signing up to the scheme will first undergo an audit to assess the health of an employer’s current policies and practices. They will then be given access to expert advice and ongoing support with direct access to unlimited advice by qualified employment law solicitors.
Employers also have the option of signing up to an insurance scheme which will cover awards of compensation they may encounter as a result of employment-related legal disputes.
For more information on the Employment Protection Scheme contact Mark Ridley at Band Hatton on 02476 632121.
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