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Easter Bank Holiday – Our office will be closed from the 28th of March at 5pm and will reopen on the 2nd of April at 9am

 

Castle Associates

Free employment law advice

Free employment law advice. People helping each other.

Call us today for a free initial consultation on 0333 772 0611

Employee Support

Get the help you need, when you need it!

Are you dealing with a difficult situation at work such as a disciplinary or redundancy process; want to raise a grievance? Perhaps you're just looking to renegotiate your employment terms. We offer specialist employment law support, advice, and representation to help employees facing difficult situations at work, throughout the UK.

By law, all employees have the right to access official Trade Union Representation. Even if you are not in a Trade Union we provide access to expert trade union representation and support. Our reps will accompany and represent you directly at your own place of work, giving you the support and help when it is needed.

Disciplinary

Your employer could start formal disciplinary action against you if they have concerns about your work, conduct or absence.

Grievance

From time to time you may find yourself dealing with a difficult situation at work that warrants raising a grievance with your employer.

Redundancy

If you’re going to be made redundant, you should be treated fairly by your employer and there are steps that they are expected to follow.

Trade Union

All employees have the statutory right to trade union representation and support, in accordance with the ACAS code of practice.

HR documents and HR policy templates for small businesses

Create your own HR policies and procedures with Castle Associates extensive library of templates and reduce the risks and protect your business. Whether you need Employment contracts, policies, procedures, letters guides or checklist, our online library provides you all the essential HR templates you will need to run your business and will ensure you stay legally compliant.

Employer Support

Practical, affordable & reliable HR Support when you need it!

Employment problems in the workplace can be lengthy, costly and divisive. Our specialist employment team provides advice and expertise on all aspects of resolving employment disputes to employers throughout the UK. We have a proven reputation for negotiating the best possible resolution and providing practical solutions in order to minimize the impact on your business.

For us, it is imperative that your business interests are keenly represented at all times to ensure that a speedy and commercially acceptable resolution is achieved. To accomplish this we draw on our many years of experience in providing representation on employment issues.

Absence Management

An employer is likely to deal with a worker’s unacceptable absence at some stage and dong so properly can ensure the working relationship remains healthy.

Disciplinary

Whether it's a disciplinary allegation, disciplinary investigation, suspension during a disciplinary, disciplinary appeal or a disciplinary hearing - we can support you.

Grievance

Do you have an employee who has raised a grievance? Once a grievance or concern is brought to your attention, you have a duty to deal with this in the correct way.

Harassment & Bullying

Bullying and harassment within the workplace can lead to increased levels of absence and high staff turnover as well as reduced productivity and staff morale.

HR Training

We understand the need to deliver cost-effective and tailored training, which will not only ensure that you meet your legal obligations but will also help to improve overall efficiencies.

Redundancies

Whether it's the redundancy process, redundancy selection pool and criteria, alternative roles or redundancy appeals - we're here to support you and your business.

Performance Management

No matter how good or skilled a worker is there is likely to come a time when that performance dips. If that drop is long-term it will need to be addressed.

Discrimination

The 2010 Equality Act is the most significant piece of equality legislation for many years. It makes it easier for employers to understand their responsibilities by simplifying the law.

Ask the expert

What are my holiday entitlements?

| Stephen Britton | Ask the Expert
What are your holiday entitlements? Almost all employees are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday per year (known as statutory leave entitlement or annual leave). An employer can include bank holidays as part of statutory annual leave.

Understanding Constructive Dismissal

| Rebecca Reid | Ask the Expert
Expert employment solicitor Rebecca Reid explains and answers some questions on the rules around constructive dismissal.

What are your rights in regard to sick pay?

| Sarah Everton | Ask the Expert
Expert employment solicitor Sarah Everton explains and answers some questions around sickness entitlements.

What can you do if you're a victim of age discrimination at work?

01 May 2018 | Ask The Expert

Objective Justifying in discrimination

Is depression classed as a disability?

27 March 2018 | Ask The Expert

When does a mental health condition become a disability?

What is unfair dismissal?

25 July 2017 | Ask The Expert

Expert employment solicitor Stephen Britton explains and answers some questions on unfair dismissal.

FREE EMPLOYMENT LAW ADVICE

Get the dedicated employment law advice and support you need when you need it. Whether you are an employer or an employee, our dedicated team of experts are here to help you with a wide range of HR issues, specializing in disciplinary, grievances, redundancies and much more.

Talk to us today for free confidential employment law advice with no obligation. Calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes.

Our mission

A reputation built on success

To ensure that all employees are treated fairly and supported in the workplace as well as helping employers by taking the hassle out. Find our more about our company.

Our reviews

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  • Laura

    "Cannot recommend Castle Associates enough. Very professional, great advice and always on hand to answer questions. Wish I knew about them sooner!"

  • Mark

    "Lindsey is extremely knowledgable and very helpful. I really found her advise very useful and honest. I’d 100% recommend using Castle Associates if you’re looking for genuine and honest advise with employment issues at work. Lindsey you are a valuable asset to the organisation, thank you so much."

  • Lidija

    "I had a relatively short conversation, but I felt understood and got good advice. Also afterwards I was provided with a link with more information to my issue since it was a very specific one that would not have been dealt with easily. However, the tips she gave me will get me to my goal I am certain."

  • Brian

    "Highly recommend Castle Associates. Their knowledge and expertise is fantastic, quick response to enquiry and very supportive."

  • Steve

    "I received fantastic advice and support from Castle Associates. Adrian gave calm and reassuring advice initially, and Saq's support was outstanding. Highly recommended. It is good to know that such a high quality service and expertise is out there."

  • Samantha

    "Great advice from Adrian, phoned exactly when he said he would, Had read my e mail and knew exactly what the problem was. Very knowledgeable. Gave me some sound advice and probably steered me away from making a wrong decision. Pointed out options that I had not thought of. I would definitely recommend Adrian."

  • Allen

    "Phone call with Lindsay today and she was brilliant. She gave me advice and guidance which gave me a lot of reassurance, she was honest and I felt like she genuinely cared about my situation. I would recommend to anyone that needs employment advice."

  • Nick

    "Lindsey was very helpful and informative providing clear and concise advice on employment law for a redundancy issue. I have no hesitation in recommending Castle Associates. Thanks."

  • Davy

    "Very prompt response to both initial email and with the followup - Nash was very helpful an provided some excellent advice. Would not hesitate to recommend Castle to anyone."

  • Ryan

    "Fantastic support from valued advisors. The advice really helped my situation would definitely recommend castle associates to anyone who has any legal issues."


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    Employment Law A-Z

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    Age Discrimination

    Apprentices

    Bribery

    Constructive Dismissal

    Contracts of Employment

    Disability Discrimination

    Discrimination in the Workplace

    Equal Pay

    Holidays and Holiday Pay

    Marriage and Civil Partnerships

    Maternity Leave

    Parental Rights at Work

    Pregnancy Discrimination

    Protected Conversations

    Raising a Grievance

    Redundancy

    Rights of Agency Staff

    Settlement Agreements

    Sexual Harassment

    Unfair Dismissal

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