• Employment Law & HR
    Advice & Consultancy

  • Employment Law & HR Advice & Consultancy

    The challenge of keeping on top of complex legislation and legal developments can be daunting for business managers.

    Mentor HR Consultancy can provide you with the expert advice and support you need to be confident you are complying with legislation and managing your employees fairly.

    How Mentor could help

    Whether you need face-to-face HR consultancy support, or access to expert employment law advice, Mentor could help.

    As well as our HR Consultancy, the Mentor Employment Law Advice Service phone line means you have access to expert advice and guidance – no matter whether you are calling about a complex disciplinary issue or an update about holiday entitlements.

    Mentor Consultants have the in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience across a wide range of sectors to ensure you receive relevant advice which meets your business’ specific needs.

    If you need on-going support, Mentor will assign a dedicated case manager to act as your named point of contact and guide through each step of the process.

    There is no limit to the number of times you can contact the Mentor Advice Service phone line.

    In fact, we encourage you to pick up the phone at any time, as resolving issues before they escalate is the best way to avoid escalation, saving your business time and money.

  • Every employer has to manage the breakdown of an employee relationship or employment dispute at some stage.

    Employers sometimes have to close all or part of their business which may include redundancy.

  • Grievances can arise for a number of reasons, so you need to have procedures in place to be ready.

    Holiday entitlement is a fundamental right but calculating it can be challenging.

  • Your disciplinary procedures must meet legal minimum standards as detailed in the ACAS Code of Practice.

    An Employment Tribunal is a risk that every business needs to be ready to face.

  • Ensuring you have the right contracts in place can prevent many HR issues later on.

    Regulations governing entitlement for annual leave, rest breaks and weekly rest derived from EU regulations.

  • Recruiting and retaining employees with the right skills, experience and attitude is essential for the success of your business.

    Directors may be employees, but they also have rights and obligations to their business.

  • If handled incorrectly, conflict can be a destructive and long lasting influence on your business.

    Building a positive culture will help to promote equal opportunities, boost morale and protect you against claims of discrimination.

  • Absences represent a significant cost to your business and can impact on productivity and staff morale.

    Employers must deal with staff absences fairly, so having a clear procedure in place is vital.

  • TUPE Regulations protect employees' rights when the organisation they work for transfers to a new employer.

    Maternity and paternity leave is inevitable. By planning properly , you can successfully manage the impact this has on your business.