Pitmans Launch Employer Protection Scheme

Pitmans, the Thames Valley's largest commercial law firm, has launched an Employer Protection Scheme. The scheme is designed to provide a budgeted risk management package that guarantees compliance, expert advice on day to day employment issues from experienced lawyers who understand their client's businesses, as well as an indemnity for any legal fees, awards or settlements that arise from a dispute.

Jacqueline McDermott, Employment Partner, said: It has been clearly demonstrated over the past few years that many companies are ill equipped to handle many of their employment issues. They battle to keep up with changing legislation and are experiencing a greater number of disputes with employees who appear to have legislation on their side and a much better awareness of their rights. Employees often have the benefit of legal expense insurance for employment claims.

Businesses are becoming increasingly aware that it is now economically prudent to stay compliant with employment law, but this is difficult to achieve even if they employ the most experienced of HR managers.

This demand has led to the birth of a large number of companies who offer indemnity backed employment services. However, the services and policies provided by these companies are often lacking at the 'delivery' end with businesses having to deal with faceless call centres and passed around unqualified advisors who do not know or understand the client's business.

This is why Pitmans has launched its Employer Protection Scheme. The business will always know the individual solicitor who advises them and in turn that individual will know the client's business needs.

We are confident that because we are an established Thames Valley practice whose primary duty of care is to our clients we will far out perform any other solutions in the market place.

The Employer Protection Scheme provides:
Employment contracts, policies and procedures
A helpline for employment advice
Tribunal representation
Employment law updates
Insurance cover

The benefits
Gives quick access to expert advice from experienced employment lawyers

Gives peace of mind to know that the business is compliant with employment law legislation

Ensures protection against any potential liability or future compensation claims if our advice is followed

Fees are competitive and vary depending on the business sector, number of employees, payroll amount and claims history. Pitmans will quote on request.

Why Choose Pitmans?
Pitmans issue regular client alerts which highlight the implications of various areas and changes in the law and present regular seminars and workshops

Pitmans offer clients the ability to obtain insurance against the risk associated with employment tribunal litigation under the terms of a policy managed by Pitmans and which is tailored to meet the needs of the client