Solutions-focused employment law services that support compliance and a culture of employee engagement.
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We simplify the complexity in employment law with contemporary, people-centric services.
Our employment law advice, policy and document services cover a breadth of needs, from TUPE to ED&I people policies, to culturally aligned handbooks and contracts.
We are proactive partners and work with you to ensure you’re ahead of the legal curve, your people policies and documents align with your culture, and your legal strategy meets the needs of today’s ever evolving workforce and legal landscape.
”Halborns are without question the most impressive legal partnership I’ve experienced in my career. They understand our business, our culture and our strategy and this shows in the advice we receive. Halborns are a truly supportive and client-centric partnership.
HR DirectorMotorpoint PLC
Employment contracts, company handbooks and HR policy services
Our specialised document and policy services are designed to provide you with meticulously crafted documents that seamlessly balance legal requirements, commerciality and a people-first approach.
From a purely legal playback to applying an ED&I lens to all of your policies, we can support you in ensuring your policies and documents demonstrate your culture and values.
Legal confidence
We review, redraft and write documents that combine compliance, commerciality and a contemporary tone. Carefully crafted documents offer you peace of mind that your business is compliant, inclusive, and meets the needs of the modern workforce.
People-centric approach
We identity gaps in compliance and missing commercial opportunities while keeping your people at the heart of everything. Our solutions prioritise the experiences of your employees and align with your employer brand, helping to create positive and supportive working environments.
Compliance HR document review
Our contract and policy reviews help ensure your contracts and policies work in harmony and align with the needs and strategic objectives of your business. We get to know your organisation to ensure we deliver documents that support your unique needs and deliver consistency.
Contemporary People Playbooks
Company handbooks can be the first impression a new employee has of your business, so ensuring they reflect your culture is vital to improve onboarding experiences and set the tone. Our contemporary 'People Playbook' services reinvent company handbooks into culture defining engagement tools.
Retained employment law services
We begin every client relationship by taking the time to understand your business inside and out. We delve deep into your values, culture, and objectives, ensuring that the advice we provide aligns seamlessly with your vision. Our commitment to providing personalised solutions sets us apart, but we’re also passionate about simplifying access to legal advice, which is why we offer fixed-fee access to unlimited day-to-day employment law advice and an expansive library of compliant documents.
Cost certainty
With fixed-fee access, you gain peace of mind knowing that your employment law advice and document needs are covered without unpredictable costs. Tap into a wealth of knowledge from our legal experts and only pay for what you truly need.
Strategic outcomes
Our focus on learning about your desired outcomes allows us to develop a strategic approach to employment law that helps you achieve your business goals. We're not just your legal advisors; we're your trusted partners.
Comprehensive document library
Access our extensive, compliant document platform. From contracts to policies, our platform offers the templates you need to maintain legal compliance effortlessly.
Tailored to you
We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Our bespoke advice is specifically designed to address your unique challenges, ensuring that you receive legal guidance that is customised to your business and its people's needs.
Bespoke employment law services
From ad hoc legal advice to defending tribunal claims, from TUPE to redundancy (and everything in between!), we offer bespoke solutions that are tailored to your organisation’s ambitions and employment law needs.
Employment Tribunals
We provide business with expert advice and support at every stage of the employee tribunal process to facilitate just case resolutions.
Settlement support
We draft agreements and support businesses with advice on exits and negotiations. Alternatively, Halborns can be recommended by employers to departing employees to secure independent advice on their agreement.
Toolkits
Our toolkits provide comprehensive resources to support managers and simplify the complexity in areas such as managing redundancy, supporting neurodiverse talent, managing mental health in the workplace, and getting GPPR right.
Employment law training
Our tailored training can be delivered in-person or remotely and is designed to upskill HR and managers to improve employee experiences and avoid recurring issues. We cover topics as diverse as 'Humour vs harassment'. ED&I, managing absence, data protection, and mental health.
Supporting neurodiversity in the workplace
1 in 3 neurodivergent employees are unhappy with the support they receive in the workplace. We help organisations build neuro-inclusive cultures with tailored training, data-driven tools, and practical resources to support every mind to thrive.
Coaching and learning
Our tailored neurodiversity awareness training helps organisations to accelerate neuro-inclusion and create a culture where neurodivergent individuals thrive.
Technology to drive neuro-inclusion
empower® transforms employee relations by empowering managers to self-serve employee relations matters, guiding them through cases and enabling them to build closer relationships with their teams. This gives HR actionable insights to enhance to enhance neuro-inclusion.
Equal pay risk review
Equal pay claims have made headlines for a number of years, with increasing numbers of employees joining collective claims spearheaded by ‘no win, no fee’ firms, particularly against major retailers.
If you’re concerned about your organisation’s exposure to equal pay claims, our specialised review will help you assess potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
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Employment law training and courses
Stay at the forefront of employment law with our specialised masterclasses. Whether you prefer remote or in-person sessions, our tailored approach ensures you’re well-equipped to navigate the ever-changing landscape of employment law regulations.
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Frequently asked questions
What support is available for creating compliant HR policies and employee handbooks?
HR professionals often need to ensure their policies are both legally compliant and culturally aligned. Empowering People Group offers bespoke policy development, including employee handbooks and playbooks, tailored to your organisation’s culture and UK employment law. This ensures policies are practical, people-first, and fully up to date.
How can HR stay compliant with ever-changing UK employment law?
HR teams looking to stay current with legislation can benefit from Empowering People Group’s ongoing legal advisory services. They offer retained employment law support, webinars and timely legal updates to help you understand changes and apply them in real-world HR scenarios.
Is there expert help for handling complex employee relations issues?
Yes. HR teams can access legal expertise for managing difficult employee relations cases, from grievances and disciplinaries to redundancy consultations and tribunal claims. Empowering People Group provides hands-on, practical advice designed to resolve issues quickly while mitigating legal risk.
What kind of legal compliance training does the group offer?
HR teams and people managers can access digital training, coaching and legal masterclasses on key areas like mental health at work, performance management, and employment law fundamentals. These programmes help upskill internal teams and support a compliant and empowered workplace culture.
People development
Learning and development workshops, coaching and digital learning services.
Business change services
Redundancy and TUPE support and career transitioning and outplacement services.
