Simon Tibbitts

My expertise in the field of ‘employment law’ is wide ranging but by way of example I regularly handle cases in the following areas:

• Unfair dismissal (whether automatic, ordinary or constructive)
• Redundancy (payments and unfair redundancy dismissals)
• Wrongful dismissal
• Wages (bonus, commission, share options, unlawful deduction of wages etc.)
• Breach of contract
• Holiday pay
• Discrimination (on all grounds and in all forms under the Equality Act 2010)
• Victimisation
• Maternity (claims, entitlement and protections)
• Part time and flexible working
• Whistleblowing (claims involving protected disclosures).
• Equal pay
• TUPE.

In addition to providing the traditional services of legal advice, drafting and representation when a claim has arisen, I have with increasing frequency, been undertaking work either before or at the early stages of a dispute arising. For example I have provided both training packages and advice on internal policies and best practice in handling grievance and disciplinary hearings. I have also been asked to chair independent investigations (such as whistleblowing) and disciplinary hearings for employers. I regularly appear for both employees and employers at judicial mediations and I advise on the negotiation and drafting of settlement agreements.

I frequently provide training to solicitors, HR professionals and businesses on the latest developments in employment law as well as specific areas of interest or concern. I seek to provide a tailored and interactive approach to any training I give to ensure that it provides real value to and engagement from the attendees. Recent examples include mock disciplinary and tribunal hearings, workshops and panel discussions.