HR & Employment Law

Why Progeny?

Working closely with you, our qualified team of HR and employment law specialists can provide expert advice to help drive the overall success of your business.

We understand that people make an organisation. Our team can find pragmatic solutions and suitable outcomes to keep both people and commercial focus aligned. It is our goal to get to know you and your organisation, so you are in the best position possible to bring the ambitions for your business to life.

We pride ourselves on adopting the best approach to suit your specific requirements. We don’t fall back on one-size-fits-all responses that fail to address the practicalities of your specific business requirements. Our expert team has extensive experience in supporting all types of commercial clients , so we respond to your real-life problems with practical, proactive solutions.

Nationwide

With offices throughout the UK, we offer face-to-face services nationwide, giving you the opportunity to meet your planners in person to discuss your specific needs.

Experience with growth

Progeny has experienced successful business growth. With experience gained through our own development, our qualified team can offer first hand strategic HR training.

Corporate legal professionals

With a diverse team of legal professionals including corporate legal experts, we can also advice on corporate restructure and business succession planning.

B-Corp certified

As a B-Corp certified firm, we are proud to join a select group in the UK professional services, committed to high standards of social and environmental impact globally.

How we can help you with HR and employment law

We have the expertise and capacity to deal with a full range of organisations and workforces – from start-ups to national businesses, as well as charities, schools, colleges, universities and more.

HR and employment support and advisory services

Our advice focuses on a business’ employee relations including all human resource management functions.

Contracts of employment and service agreements

We can help you create and navigate employment contract matters between employers and employees, providing clarity and protection for both parties.

Employee handbook, policies and procedures

We can assist you with the policies, procedures and the necessary documentation required to protect your business and achieve best practice.

Executive appointment, exit negotiations and termination

We provide advice on exit strategies and terminations of employment to ensure the best outcome for employers and employees at all levels.

Settlement agreements

We help facilitate effective negotiations when a legally binding document such as a settlement agreement is needed for an employee departure.

Restrictive covenants and confidential information

Our team offers guidance around the vital documents needed to maintain discretion and protect your business when an employee leaves.

Unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing

In difficult situations where claims are made against the business such as unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing arise, our employment law services are there to guide and protect the business.

Disciplinary, grievance and performance issues

With expertise in all aspects of employment law and company procedures our diverse team can advise on best practice for all elements of performance management and disciplinary action.

Employment tribunals and claims

When claims are brought against you by an employee, our team of experts can help deliver positive outcomes for your business.

Strategic HR, training and consultancy

We offer tailored training for your business, including HR strategy and provide a consultancy service to meet your HR needs.

Redundancy and business reorganisation

With access to our specialist employment lawyers, we are fully equipped to provide pragmatic guidance on redundancies and restructures.

Corporate transactions and TUPE

To maintain a robust corporate structure and the welfare of employees we can support you with acquisitions, mergers and TUPE.

Mediation and dispute resolution

Mediation is an effective way to prevent serious legal action. Our primary aim is to minimise risk and support you with achieving a positive resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need HR?

A business can’t run without its people, and employees have legal rights to be protected in their employment. Without a strategic and qualified HR team in place to advise you there are numerous legal business risks. There are many functions of a HR team starting with administrative to highly strategic operations, including what can be a complex world of HR law/employment law, such as handling disputes and tribunals. With solid HR guidance and a supported workforce, the business can focus on its purpose, productivity and achieving its goals successfully.

How can HR help company culture?

HR not only facilitate the administrative elements of employment but help provide a cohesive culture aligned with your company values. They are pivotal in maintaining that culture and are there to support and protect your business and other employees through changes. This can include acquisitions and corporate restructures, where HR services can ensure positive culture is maintained.

What is the cost of HR advice and consultancy?

The cost can fluctuate depending on the nature and size of the business you operate, however it’s important to reflect on the money you could potentially lose through not having the right HR and employment law services to support you. Settlement agreements, tribunals and even fines for not adhering to employment law regulations can be extremely expensive and detrimental to your business financially, and more so tarnish the reputation of you as an employer.