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Employment law for employers

Protecting your business and helping you manage your people with confidence, from contracts and policies to disputes and tribunals.

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  • Jason Alcock
  • Martin De Ridder
  • Ian Meadows
  • Louise Palmer
  • Alexander Medford
  • +2 more
Your employment law team
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With Jason Alcock, Head of Dispute Resolution and Employment

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Ansons Law's employment solicitors advise employers on contracts, handbooks and policies, day-to-day HR queries, compliance reviews, TUPE, redundancy and restructuring, and represent businesses at employment tribunals. We also train HR teams and managers. Ansons On Call, our fixed-fee retainer, gives employers direct access to employment law advice whenever it is needed.

Head of employment
Jason Alcock, Director, named a leading associate in The Legal 500 UK 2026
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Employment law changes from October 2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings in changes that affect every employer. From 1 October 2026 the time limit for most tribunal claims increases from three months to six months. From 1 January 2027 the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal claims falls from two years to six months, and the statutory cap on unfair dismissal compensation is removed.

Read our guide for employers, or ask us to review your contracts and staff handbook.

What we do

What we help employers with

  • Employment law advice and HR support
  • Employment documentation: contracts, handbooks and policies
  • Employment health checks and compliance reviews
  • Employment tribunal representation
  • Bespoke training for HR teams and managers
  • TUPE, redundancy and restructuring advice

How can an employment solicitor help my business?

Employment law is complex, changes often and takes time to manage alone. We work with employers across the Midlands, giving straightforward guidance designed to prevent issues before they arise.

Whether you need day-to-day advice, a review of your documents or support during a dispute, we help you deal with each employment issue clearly and in a way that makes commercial sense.

What is Ansons On Call?

Ansons On Call is our fixed-fee retainer service for employers. It gives you direct access to employment law advice by phone and email during business hours, with guidance on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance and restructures, and the letters and templates you need.

See what Ansons On Call includes.

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The team

Your employment law team

The solicitors who advise employers at Ansons Law. Every card opens the person's profile.
Meet the whole team
Jason Alcock Director, Head of Dispute Resolution and Employment Jason Alcock Martin De Ridder Managing Director Martin De Ridder Ian Meadows Director, Dispute Resolution & Property Litigation Ian Meadows Louise Palmer Senior Associate Solicitor Louise Palmer Alexander Medford Associate Solicitor Alexander Medford Victoria Simpson née Ramshaw Associate Solicitor Victoria Simpson née Ramshaw Rachael Wood Advanced Paralegal Rachael Wood
Questions

Employment law questions from employers

Do you offer fixed-fee employment advice for employers?

Yes. Ansons On Call is our fixed-fee retainer. It gives employers direct access to employment law advice by phone and email during business hours, with same-day guidance on urgent matters, Monday to Friday. See how it works.

Can you represent us at an employment tribunal?

Yes. We represent employers at employment tribunals, and where possible we aim to resolve disputes before they get there.

Can you review our contracts and staff handbook?

Yes. We prepare and review employment contracts, handbooks and policies, and carry out employment health checks and compliance reviews.

Do you train managers?

Yes. We run bespoke training for HR teams and managers.

What employment law changes are coming?

Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, the time limit for most tribunal claims increases from three months to six months from 1 October 2026. From 1 January 2027 the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal claims falls from two years to six months and the statutory cap on unfair dismissal compensation is removed. Read our guide.

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If your business needs support with contracts, HR compliance or an employee dispute, tell us what is happening and we will be in touch.

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Our employment law team works from our offices across the Midlands. Every office can take your enquiry.
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