Employment Contract Advice for Businesses

We provide extensive employment contract advice for businesses

Our comprehensive guidance on employment contracts helps businesses navigate complex legal requirements and draft effective agreements.

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Providing legally sound employment contracts for new and existing staff

At Eric Robinson Solicitors, we provide extensive employment contract advice for businesses to ensure they are protected and equipped with legally sound documentation.

Employment contracts are an integral part of the relationship between employer and employee. Designed to protect both parties, having detailed, concise and correctly legislated contracts provides peace of mind for everyone involved.

If you are looking to protect the interests of your business regarding your employment contracts, Eric Robinson Solicitors provides the expertise you need.

Why seek legal advice on employment contracts?

Employment contracts connect your business with your employees. By having a robust, reasonable and clear contract, not only are you satisfying your new and existing employees, but you are also ensuring you are abiding by the most up to date legislation, and avoiding any potential future issues surrounding employee disputes.

Businesses benefit from legal advice regarding employment contracts on many other bases too, including, but not limited to:

The drafting of workplace policies and procedures that are relevant for all employee contracts.
The drafting of standard terms within all employee contracts.
Support in creating bespoke contracts for specific job types or roles.

Protecting businesses

Every business should ensure that they are protecting their own interest whilst still safeguarding their employees. It’s a balancing act that is made much easier with effective legal guidance. Depending on the nature of your business, you may need to consider a variety of different contracts, such as full-time, fixed term and zero hours. In addition, it might be necessary to include information about non-competes or confidentiality clauses, all of which will need to be worded correctly.

We help businesses protect their interests by ensuring that their employment contracts comply with all the legal standards required by English & Welsh law in order to minimise any risks to the business. With our guidance, you will be able to rest assured that all employment legislation is adhered to, such as the Equality Act, Employment Rights Act and National Minimum Wage Regulations, and any details surrounding company pensions, remote working provisions or termination conditions are clear. This also applies to any specific clauses you need included based on the nature of your business.

Services offered for employers

We offer a variety of employment contract services for businesses, including:

Revisions to existing contracts
Drafting and finalising new contracts
Providing advice for employee contract disputes
Drafting or revising new or existing policies and procedures.

How Eric Robinson Solicitors can help

Our team of qualified Solicitors will help you rest safe in the knowledge that your employment contracts are fit for purpose and protect both your employees and the business itself. We are here to support you with regards to any disputes or queries, always providing the most up to date, relevant legal advice.

To speak to us and find out more, get in touch with one of our local branches at the following locations: Southampton, Hedge End, Chandlers Ford, Winchester, Lymington, or Richmond Upon Thames.

Why choose Eric Robinson Solicitors?

Straightforward jargon free advice that is tailored to your specific needs

Cost effective legal services that give you peace of mind

Providing expert and trustworthy legal advice for over 60 years

6 offices located throughout Hampshire and London

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Employment contract advice FAQS

Do I need different employment contracts for different employees?

This will depend on what is required for the business. For example, more senior employees may need different contracts compared to junior employees based on their roles and responsibilities.

How often should employment contracts be reviewed and updated?

It is generally recommended that employment contracts are reviewed fairly regularly, usually every couple of years or so. If there are changes in legislation, it will need to be done in line with these updates.

What are my options if an employee disputes the terms of their employment contract?

They should be given an opportunity to negotiate on some aspects of their contract, however, if it is a legal requirement, this needs to be explained. We always recommend seeking legal advice if there is a dispute so that you are aware of all the options available to you.

What should I do if an employee breaches their employment contract?

Depending on the severity of the breach and its effect on others and the business, you may wish to deal with the breach informally or through disciplinary procedures. Additionally, for more serious breaches, legal redress can be sought through the courts.

What should I do if I need to change the terms of an employment contract?

If you wish to make changes to an existing contract, you will need to discuss and negotiate this with the employee in question, as both must be in agreement with the amendments.

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23 May 2025

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From the start, everyone dealing with the various avenues of our file was informative, approachable and readily available for queries. I’m sure every case has its ‘problems’ but despite ours, it was never an issue. The least I can say is that I knew I was in safe hands.

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