The rocketing rate of staff tribunals, which has tripled since 1991, is hitting SMEs the hardest of all. But, according to employment law specialists Dent, Raven Marsdens, it is possible for smaller companies to curb the, often catastrophic, cost of legal expenses.
During 2003, there were 127,600 official tribunal applications, compared with just 44,377 in 1990. And, when it comes to keeping up with costly, time-consuming legal paperwork, small businesses are having an especially hard time.
Will Clayton, Partner of Dent, Raven Marsdens, explains: It is a fact of commercial life that today’s employees are more aware of their legal rights than ever before and that they are certainly more willing to attempt to enforce them.
But, at the same time, it can be costly for smaller companies to pay for the necessary legal advice and support, even though these are essential factors when running a successful business. What’s more, the potential implications of ’getting it wrong’ can have a disastrous effect on profitability, morale and productivity.
To stop smaller firms falling foul of complex legislative requirements, Dent Raven Marsdens has created a service specifically for the purpose of providing SMEs with affordable, accessible, and reliable expert employment law advice and assistance.
A legal breakthrough for SMEs, Employment Law Assist (’ELA’) is paid for by a fixed annual fee subscription, which can be paid on a monthly basis. There are no hidden costs and smaller businesses can benefit from unlimited employment law advice services including a comprehensive review and audit of employment practices, contracts and procedures.
What’s more, ’ELA’ clients can be provided with up to 500,000 of legal expenses insurance to cover the cost of solicitors’ fees associated with relevant employment tribunal proceedings, awards of compensation and authorised settlements.
Will adds: Employment law issues can arise at any time and it is essential that all issues are dealt with properly, effectively and without undue delay.
For more information about Dent, Raven Marsdens and the ’ELA’ service, visit
Relieving the Rocketing Rate of SME Tribunals
The rocketing rate of staff tribunals, which has tripled since 1991, is hitting SMEs the hardest of all. But, according to employment law specialists Dent, Raven Marsdens, it is possible for smaller companies to curb the cost of legal expenses.
