Supporting Jersey businesses with workplace legal solutions
Employing staff in Jersey involves a range of legal responsibilities that can be challenging to manage, particularly for smaller businesses without in-house legal support. From recruitment and onboarding to managing performance and handling disputes, each stage of the employment relationship carries legal risk. The regulatory landscape in Jersey continues to evolve, and keeping pace with changes is essential to avoid unintended breaches.
Even seemingly minor errors, such as unclear contract terms, procedural missteps in disciplinary matters, or failure to follow redundancy protocols, can result in financial exposure and reputational damage. These issues often require significant management time to resolve, diverting attention from core business operations and potentially impacting staff morale.
Parslows LLP works closely with small and medium-sized Jersey businesses to help them meet their legal obligations as employers. We provide focused, practical advice that supports decision-making and helps prevent problems before they arise. Our guidance is tailored to the realities of running a business in Jersey, with an emphasis on clarity, proportionality, and commercial awareness.
Since our founding, we have built long-standing relationships with local businesses by offering technically sound legal support without unnecessary complexity. Our employment law team is accessible, responsive, and committed to helping clients manage their workforce confidently and in line with Jersey law.
Our Business Employment Law Services
Our employment lawyers assist with everything from contracts and workplace policies to disputes and tribunal claims. Where employment matters overlap with other legal areas, our wider team ensures your advice remains consistent and aligned with your broader business needs.
We provide day-to-day legal support to Jersey employers across all aspects of the employment relationship. Whether you’re employing, managing performance, updating contracts, or handling internal procedures, our team offers prompt, practical advice tailored to your business. We help you stay compliant and avoid unnecessary risk.
If a dispute escalates to a tribunal, we represent employers with a clear focus on protecting your interests. Our lawyers have experience in handling claims involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, and breach of contract. We guide you through the process, assist you to prepare your case, and if required, advocate on your behalf.
Employment issues often overlap with other legal areas such as data protection, regulatory compliance, or commercial contracts. Our cross-practice team ensures that your legal advice is coordinated and reflects the broader context of your business. This joined-up approach helps you make informed decisions and avoid unintended consequences.
Compromise agreements (also known as settlement agreements) are commonly used to formalise exit terms. We advise both employers on the legal and practical implications of these agreements. Our team ensures that the terms are clear, legally sound, and reflect the interests of the parties involved.
Restrictive covenants can be a key tool for protecting your business interests after an employee leaves your employ. We advise Jersey employers on how to structure and draft enforceable restrictive covenants tailored to the nature of your business and the role of the employee. Our focus is on clarity, proportionality, and legal effectiveness—ensuring your contracts are robust without being unnecessarily restrictive.
