The contract of employment is the cornerstone of the employment relationship and will embody the key elements of the relationship, both in express and implied terms.

Running alongside this, however, are a number of distinct employment rights and obligations which both employees and employers should be aware of.  We have considerable experience in advising both parties to the relationship on maternity, paternity and adoption rights, the treatment of part-time, fixed-term and agency workers and rights and duties under the Working Time Regulations 1998. 

Not all employee rights require significant legal input, but particular attention should be given to bonus schemes, share option scheme and long-term incentive plans.  Our firm's combination of employment and corporate departments means that we can offer you a well-balanced team of specialist advisers. 

We can advise employers wanting to introduce fair but flexible benefit schemes and how to handle such schemes for part-time or fixed term employees or those under notice or on maternity or paternity leave.   We also have considerable experience in the fields of executive remuneration and if, as an employee, you feel you have been treated unfairly or are under attack, we are able to advise you on the steps you can take both within the workplace and in the Employment Tribunal or High Court if this becomes necessary.