Eversheds International

Retail

Managing your workforce

As the largest employment law group in Europe, we can help you respond to an ever-changing legal environment and give your managers the practical help and support they need. Our team will allow you to get the best from your staff through high quality, accessible, prompt and practical support at the locations where you need it.

We can advise on the employment and pensions issues faced in emerging markets, as a business expands. We have advised a number of retailers on their DDA obligations, defended claims and trained staff to raise their awareness of such issues and minimise risks. Advice has also been provided on sensitive issues relating to time off rights (from flexible working to religious observance) and dress codes/issues. We balance competing rights and obligations with your business requirements and reputation needs.

We can also help you to find solutions to deal with issues relating to the mobility of key staff, international secondments and the local workforce, whilst ensuring that the relevant immigration consents and permissions are obtained and illegal employment prevented.

Retailers inevitably face legal challenges from their employees and we have a proven track record in successfully defending and resolving claims on behalf of clients.