EMPLOYMENT

The firm acts for many large and small employers in the North East and beyond, providing essential support for HR directors, departments, managing directors and owner managers.  Samuel Phillips have also acted for a large number of senior level employees who actively sought out the practice as a result of the  growing reputation and success in this area.

Managing Partner, Robert Gibson, heads the Department. He is a member of the Employment Lawyers’ Association and an ACAS appointed arbitrator. Robert is assisted by Sally Lomas Fletcher, Aidan McGuire and Shirley Scott, all of whom are qualified solicitors specialising in employment law.

Senior Partner, Barry Speker has over 30 years experience in employment law and is a part-time Chairman of the Employment Tribunals which places him in an excellent position to advise on employment disputes.

The department provides regular training in relation to employment disputes, claims avoidance and changes in employment law. Training is arranged at clients’ premises or at external venues. The firm advises employers on employment contracts, policies and procedures. We also undertake employment audits to ensure employers are complying with the latest changes in employment law. The firm also offers an Employment Protection Scheme against tribunal awards and legal fees which is backed by insurance and as part of which clients receive a monthly newsletter.

The firm has expertise in a wide variety of employment disputes including: 

• Unfair dismissal
• Redundancy payments
• Trade Union issues
• Wages Act claims
• Equal Pay
• Sex, Race & Disability Discrimination
• Working Time Regulations
• Maternity and Paternity leave and pay

 
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