Employment Law for Employers
✓ Lancashire’s Expert Employment Lawyers for Business
✓ Quality legal representation for your employment matter at affordable pricing.
✓ We are a full-service law firm, able to seamlessly harness broader legal expertise tailored to your requirements.
Employment Lawyers for Employers
At Farnworth Rose, our Employment Lawyers for Employers provide clear, strategic legal advice to help you manage your workforce, protect your business, and navigate employment challenges with confidence.
We work with business owners, HR professionals and directors to solve complex employment issues with confidence. From drafting robust contracts and policies to advising on dismissals, redundancies and tribunal claims, we provide practical solutions shaped around your commercial goals.
Our Employment Lawyers bring decades of experience supporting employers across Lancashire and throughout England and Wales. We understand the challenges that come with managing people, regulatory changes, staff disputes, reputational risk and we’re here to provide advice that is commercially sound, tactically smart and legally precise.
Farnworth Rose is trusted for legal excellence and straightforward advice. You will have direct contact with a dedicated solicitor who understands your business and acts quickly when support is needed.
When you turn to us for Employers Legal Advice, you gain more than legal protection. You gain a long-term partner, ready to support you through every challenge and change ahead.
To speak with one of our Employment Law Solicitors for Employers, call us today on 01282 695 400 or complete the form below.
Why Choose Farnworth Rose for Employer Legal Advice?
When employment issues arise, it’s essential to have the right legal partner by your side. At Farnworth Rose, our Employment Law Solicitors for Employers offer more than technical expertise. We bring a calm, commercially-minded approach that helps employers make confident decisions, protect their reputation, and maintain strong working relationships.
For over 35 years, we’ve supported businesses, HR teams, and directors across the North West and beyond. Whether you’re managing a disciplinary matter or preparing for a restructure, we’ll provide clear legal advice tailored to your objectives.
We take the time to understand how your business operates and what success looks like for you. Our clients value our responsive service, our clarity, and our commitment to getting things right.
Choose Farnworth Rose, and you can expect:
Direct access to experienced solicitors who understand employer risk and regulation.
Commercially focused advice that supports both compliance and business outcomes.
Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees.
A proactive approach that prevents problems before they escalate.
Seamless support across related areas such as contracts, corporate law, and dispute resolution.
A long-term legal partner who is easy to reach and delivers on their promises.
We don’t just resolve issues, we help you build better ways of working, so your business can grow with confidence.
Our Employment Law Services for Employers
Our Lawyers for Employers provide practical, legally sound advice across all key areas of workforce management. We help employers make confident decisions that protect their business and maintain compliance.
The services we offer include:
+ Settlement Agreements for Employers
When ending an employment relationship, a settlement agreement can offer clarity, closure and protection against future claims. Our Settlement Agreements Solicitors provide strategic advice to ensure every agreement is fair, compliant, and aligned with your commercial priorities. We draft and negotiate terms that protect your legal position, manage reputational risk, and support a smooth exit process, often avoiding the need for formal proceedings.
+ Employment Tribunals
If a claim is made against your business, early action is essential. Our Employment Tribunal Claim Defence Solicitors represent employers in defending claims such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, or breach of contract. We help you respond strategically, manage risk, and prepare thoroughly for hearings. With our support, you’ll understand your options at each stage, whether that’s reaching a settlement or defending the matter robustly in tribunal.
+ TUPE Advice
When staff are affected by a business transfer or outsourcing arrangement, TUPE regulations place legal obligations on employers. Our TUPE Solicitors help you plan and implement the process correctly, from initial due diligence through to employee consultation and post-transfer compliance. We provide clear, business-focused advice that minimises disruption and ensures your organisation meets its legal responsibilities.
+ Disciplinary Advice
Managing staff conduct or performance concerns requires a careful and compliant approach. Our solicitors offer straightforward Disciplinary Advice to help you carry out investigations, hearings, and sanctions fairly and lawfully. We support you in following the correct procedures, preparing documentation, and communicating with confidence, protecting your business from risk while maintaining a fair working environment.
+ Contracts of Employment
Employment contracts are the backbone of any employer–employee relationship. Our Employment Contract Solicitors prepare robust, tailored contracts that reflect your business operations and legal obligations. We advise on key terms such as pay, notice, probation, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality, ensuring your contracts are both practical and enforceable.
+ Redundancy
Redundancy can be necessary for business survival or change, but it must be handled with precision. We guide employers through every stage of the process, from planning and consultation to selection and notice. Our advice on Redundancy Rules for Employers ensures that your approach is lawful, transparent, and aligned with best practice, helping to minimise disruption and protect against claims.
+ Dismissal
When dismissal becomes unavoidable, it is crucial to follow a fair and legally defensible process. Our Dismissal Advice for Employers covers conduct, capability, redundancy-related and SOSR dismissals. We help you assess the legal risks, document decisions, and take the right steps to protect your position, reducing the chance of unfair dismissal claims or reputational fallout.
Employment Tribunal Claims for Unfair Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal and Constructive Unfair Dismissal
In the event that you are faced with an Employment Tribunal Claim, the expert Employment Law Solicitors for Employers at Farnworth Rose can offer the legal protection that you need.
Our charges for defending a claim of Unfair or Wrong Dismissal brought by a former employee to the point of an Employment Tribunal hearing will usually range from £9,000 to £16,000 (plus Vat) depending upon the relevant facts and complexity of the claim.
Our charges are based upon the work and actual time spent by one of our qualified Solicitors in formulating the business’s defence to the claim and all the working entailed in preparing for the Tribunal hearing, that work being charged at an hourly rate of £282 plus Vat.
In the event there is no settlement of the claim before the Tribunal hearing, there will then be a requirement for a Barrister to present the business’s defence. The hourly rate a Barrister will charge will be dependent upon his or her expertise and experience. For these types of claims in the Employment Tribunal, a Barrister’s fee will usually range from £950 to £1,250 plus Vat per day.
Whether you are bringing, or in this case defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal, it is not a fast process. The average time between being notified by the Employment Tribunal that a claim has been issued against a business and that claim being decided upon is currently around 26 weeks.
The key stages of defending a claim being the preparation and submission of the business’s defence, then the collation, disclosure and exchange of documents, the drafting of witness statements and then the Tribunal hearing itself.
How We Can Help You
If your business is facing an employment law issue, or you’re looking to put the right legal foundations in place to manage staff more effectively, our team is here to support you. We help employers deal with a wide range of matters, including disciplinaries, redundancies, employment contracts, settlement agreements, and tribunal claims.
Every business is different, and we take the time to understand your goals, internal processes, and risk profile before offering advice. Our Employment Lawyers for Employers will explain your legal position clearly and provide straightforward recommendations designed to protect your business and resolve issues quickly.
Whether you need one-off advice or ongoing legal support, you’ll receive a prompt, professional service from an experienced solicitor who understands the pressures of running a business and the importance of getting things right.
To find out how our Employment Law Solicitors for Employers can help, get in touch with our expert team. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and provide a tailored quote based on your circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Employment Law
+ What are my Responsibilities as an Employer under UK Employment Law?
UK employers are expected to comply with a range of legal duties, from issuing proper employment contracts to managing working hours, pay, and workplace safety. You also need to follow fair procedures when dealing with conduct, dismissal or restructuring. Speaking to our Employment Law Solicitors for Employers can help ensure your policies and processes meet current legal standards.
+ When Should I Consult an Employment Law Solicitor?
It’s important to seek advice early, before a problem escalates. For example, if you’re updating contracts, facing a grievance, or considering redundancies, timely legal guidance can reduce risk and avoid claims. Our Employment Lawyers for Employers provide practical, commercial advice to help you take the right steps from the start.
+ Can I Change an Employee's Contract Terms?
Changes to employment contracts can be made, but only with the employee’s agreement. Imposing changes without consultation may lead to legal disputes or claims. For any contractual changes, it’s best to get Employment Law for Employers advice to ensure compliance and minimise the risk of conflict.
+ What Steps Should I Take if an Employee Raises a Grievance?
Employers should take all grievances seriously. You’ll need to follow your internal grievance procedure, investigate the issue, meet with the employee, and issue a reasoned outcome. If handled incorrectly, grievances can escalate to claims. Seeking Employment Law Advice for Employers ensures your process is fair, consistent and legally sound.
+ How can I Protect my Business From Employment Disputes?
Clear contracts, well-drafted policies, accurate record keeping and consistent management practices all help to prevent disputes. Training your managers and responding quickly to issues also plays a key role. For peace of mind, consider ongoing support from trusted Lawyers for Employers who understand the day-to-day realities of managing staff.
+ Is it Worth Getting Employer Legal Advice for Small Businesses?
Yes. Smaller businesses are often more vulnerable to claims due to limited internal HR support. With tailored Employer Legal Advice, you can stay compliant, resolve issues quickly, and avoid costly mistakes—giving you the confidence to focus on running your business.
Contact our Employment Law Solicitors for Employers
Employment law problems can quickly become costly, time-consuming and disruptive. Getting clear legal advice at the right time is the key to protecting your business and making confident decisions.
Our specialist Employment Lawyers for Employers are based in Nelson, near Burnley. We provide direct, practical advice to business owners, directors and HR teams across a wide range of sectors. Every solution is tailored to your objectives and backed by decades of experience.
Farnworth Rose is known for its plain-speaking advice, responsive service and strong record of results. We act promptly, stay accessible, and focus on helping you reduce risk while staying compliant with your legal obligations.
As a full-service law firm, we also offer support in related areas like commercial contracts, company law and dispute resolution—ensuring your business always has the legal coverage it needs.
Our team is trusted by employers across Lancashire and the North West, including Preston, Manchester, Blackburn, Rochdale and Bolton, as well as across the Pennines in Leeds, Huddersfield, Skipton, Keighley and Sheffield.
We advise clients throughout England and Wales, delivering cost-effective legal support built around the needs of your business.
To speak with one of our Employment Lawyers for Employers, call us now on 01282 695 400 or complete the form below. We’ll be in touch.
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