Employment Solicitors in Maidstone

Employment Solicitors in Maidstone Offering Help and Advice to Employees

Doswell Law provides employees with the information, guidance and advice they deserve. If you are involved in an employment dispute with your employer, we are here to help. Some employment law experts will rush the process, but we ensure that we take the time to understand your situation and advise you on what action to take. This includes advising you on all areas of employment law including unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, discrimination, harassment, and grievance and disciplinary hearings.

Get in touch if you have an employment law problem with a local business operating in Maidstone. We provide the following services:

• Reviewing service agreements and employment contracts
• Representation at employment tribunals, grievance meetings, disciplinary hearings and appeals
• Reviewing and negotiating settlement agreements and COT3 agreements and redundancy
• Help & advice on unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal claims
• Advice on discrimination in the workplace, equality and family friendly rights
• Help with bullying, harassment and work-related stress claims
• Advice on complex TUPE claims – including failing to inform/consult, detriment and automatic unfair dismissal

While no one wants to be in these situations, they do happen. All too often, employees are unfairly treated and do not take action due to uncertainty, lack of information or a sense of hopelessness.

If you are unsure of what to do, it is best to contact us as specialist Employment Solicitors in Maidstone to review the situation and see if we can help. Our job is to ensure you get the treatment you deserve. As everyone’s situation is different, we offer tailor-made advice that will support your needs. Contact us today for sensible and affordable advice.

Employment Solicitors in Maidstone Offering Expert Advice to Businesses

Doswell Law provides businesses with valuable employment services helping your business stay protected, prevent future problems, and avoid costly mistakes. Being unprepared and having out of date employment contracts and policies will put your business at risk.

Our job is to keep you up to date with the most current employment laws and regulations and provide expert employment law advice on any disputes or tribunal claims. Our annual retainer can help your business stay legally protected and can be tailored to your budget. We provide the following services:

• Employment tribunal representation
• Drafting settlement agreements and COT3 agreements
• Preparation of staff handbooks, employment contracts and consultancy agreements
• Preparation of Commission and Bonus schemes
• Advising on formal grievances, dismissals and disciplinary action
• Advising on how to deal with staff sickness absence and poor performance
• Formulating redundancy programmes and restructuring
• TUPE advice including duty to inform/consult on the TUPE transfer

If your business is looking for Employment Solicitors in Maidstone, we are here to help whether you need ongoing support or specific advice on a current dispute.

Successful Employment Law Cases

Gross Misconduct Dismissal Overturned on Appeal

Situation:
An employee who had been dismissed for gross misconduct asked Henry to represent him at his disciplinary appeal hearing. The dismissal had serious implications for his career, and he strongly believed the decision was unfair.

What Henry Did:
Henry reviewed the case in detail and identified several procedural flaws in how the disciplinary process had been handled. He prepared a strong written appeal and represented the employee at the appeal hearing, clearly presenting the key arguments and evidence that challenged the fairness of the dismissal.

Outcome:
As a result of Henry’s advocacy, the appeal panel agreed that the dismissal was not justified. The employee was reinstated to his role and reimbursed in full for lost pay during the period he was out of work. With his record cleared, he was able to return to work and continue his career with confidence.

Unfair Dismissal for Ill-Health Capability and Disability Discrimination

Situation:
An employee who was dismissed due to long-term ill health turned to Henry for help. She believed the dismissal was unfair and that her employer had failed to take her disabilities into account.

What Henry Did:
Henry represented her throughout the employment tribunal process. He carefully built a case showing that the employer had not only dismissed her unfairly but had also failed in its legal duty to make reasonable adjustments for her disabilities. He prepared the case for the employment tribunal which included gathering relevant medical evidence, drafting the claim form (Form ET1), preparing the hearing bundle and witness statements, and instructing an employment barrister to represent her at a full merits hearing.

Outcome:
The tribunal found that the employee had been unfairly dismissed and discriminated against due to her disabilities. She was awarded £60,000 for loss of earnings and a further £25,000 for injury to feelings. The judgment sent a clear message about the importance of supporting employees with disabilities, and the employee was able to move forward with financial security and her rights fully upheld.

26 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Maidstone
ME19 4AE

We operate from meeting rooms which are located in a Regus office in the Kings Hill Business Park off King’s Hill Avenue, close to junction 4 of the M20. The nearest station is West Malling. There is ample parking within the development. If you live in another town in Kent, alternatives offices include our head office in Ashford, and another meeting room in Canterbury.