Ashfords' Employment Scheme
Ashfords' Employment Scheme has been developed by our team of experienced employment lawyers, with input from clients, who have told us what they want. We listened. Personal contact and value for money were high on the list - and so was flexibility.
This is why we offer two levels of service, giving members choice. With unfair dismissal compensation awards reaching as high as £65,300, organisations need protection. Employees are encouraged to claim, knowing that there is little risk of being ordered to pay the employer's legal costs if they lose. Last year the number of Employment Tribunal claims continued to increase, and in one recent Sex Discrimination claim a disgruntled employee was awarded in excess of £1.4 million.
For information about the levels of cover provided by the Platinum and Gold Schemes, please click here
Why Join a Fixed-Fee Advice Scheme?
To keep up-to-date with the law
Employment law is highly complex, and one of the fastest developing areas of law.
Employers find it increasingly difficult to keep up-to-date with new legislation. This can cause a big headache for organisations.
Only recently, employers have had to get to grips with new discrimination laws relating to religion and sexual orientation, the 2004 Statutory Procedures (which have now been repealed), the Acas Code of Practice, disciplinary and grievance procedures, new rules relating to family friendly arrangements and revised rules on holiday entitlement.
To keep contracts and policies up-to-date
Employment documents need to be regularly audited and updated to prevent organisations falling foul of legal developments.
To keep out of the Tribunal
Employers need a comprehensive advice service to guide them through the minefield of employment law, and keep them out of the Tribunal.
To meet the costs of Tribunal Claims
No matter how sound the advice, an organisation can never eliminate the risk of a claim by a disgruntled employee. A fixed-fee scheme, combined with insurance to meet the costs of Employment Tribunal representation and awards, gives maximum reassurance and protection.
To save money
A fixed annual fee, with no hidden costs and unlimited access to an advice service, will give peace of mind and allow members to budget for the year.
