With over 20 years experience in Human Resources and Employment Law, I have dealt with pretty much every employment problem in the book!

I can guide you on all the normal HR processes; recruitment, induction, performance management, sickness absence and ending employment. Clients get regular updates on what has changed in employment law and how it can affect their business.

I have a background in working with managers to give them the confidence to hold the difficult conversations that all employers need to have from time to time. My experience of managing complex cases of all kinds – grievance, disciplinary, performance, capability – means I can help you navigate the complexities of single or multiple issue employee cases with confidence and minimal risk.

To assist small businesses, I am publishing a series of quick guides to employing people. You can find them on Amazon, here is a link to the first book:

Employment Essentials – A Quick Guide for Business Owners: Recruitment and Onboarding

I am able to draft policies and documents suited to your particular business, or close loopholes in existing documents. My experience means I can often anticipate what might cause you a problem.

I have a law degree and my practice is based fundamentally on current Employment law, advising clients on the options and risks of different approaches to a problem to find a solution appropriate to the business.

I have experience of advising clients from many different industries, including the following:

• Food production
• Leisure
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Property Management
• Retail
• Services, both professional and manual

And for your peace of mind, all my advice is covered by professional indemnity insurance.

Ruth Seddon

LLB, BA Hons