Jersey employment law is a rapidly developing area and, with legislation in respect of redundancy procedure and statutory compensation coming into force in 2010 and discrimination legislation proposed in due course, there are many changes and challenges ahead.
Non-contentious matters
Experience has shown that fair and clearly stated employment policies can help to ensure that employees remain loyal and productive and provide certainty for employees and employers alike.
With this in mind we help our clients with the development and implementation of the policies and procedures they need to ensure compliance with current legislation and observance of best practice. We also assist with the preparation and drafting of employment contracts and staff handbooks.
Contentious matters
Employment disputes can be expensive for both employer and employee, not only in terms of tribunal awards and loss of working hours but also in terms of employee morale and damage to reputation due to adverse publicity.
We endeavour to minimise costs and limit damage by providing swift and practical advice, by assisting with mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution and by ensuring that our clients are rarely required to appear before the Jersey Employment Tribunal ("the JET”).
How we can help you?
The Sinels' employment team has a flexible and pragmatic approach and is committed to assisting with all aspects of employment including:
• Dismissal
• Redundancy
• Discrimination
• Dispute resolution
• Employment contracts
• Compromise agreements
• Grievance and disciplinary hearings
• Enforceability of restrictive covenants
• Representation in the JET and in the Royal Court
• Review, revision and drafting of policies, procedures and staff handbooks
For further information or to subscribe to our free employment updates please contact Miss Nina Gurney on 01534 620 500 or by email to hiren.mistry@sinels.com
