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If
I join the advisory service, will I always deal with the same
advisor? |
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You will be assigned
a designated advisor as your main contact.They will be an
employment solicitor or barrister. If he or she is not available,
you will be able to speak to another legal advisor. |
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Are all
your advisors qualified? |
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Yes. They are
all lawyers or HR specialists with appropriate experience. |
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May I
purchase the insurance policy without the advisory service? |
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No. We cannot
insure our customers who do not follow our advice and procedures.
If you purchase the insurance, the advisory service is charged
at a substantially reduced rate. |
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How much
does the service cost? |
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Advisory
service - a company with up to 100 staff would
pay £600 per year plus VAT. If you purchase the insurance,
the cost for the service is reduced to £400 per year
plus VAT.
Insurance - the cost of the insurance is calcualted
on your annual wage roll costs.
For a guide, a company with a wageroll of £1m would
normally pay around £1,110.00 plus IPT for a years cover
against tribunal costs and awards of £100,000 per
claim . Go to the "Insurance Cover" page for more
information. |
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The insurance
policy only covers my business for employment tribunals if
I have followed your advice and obtained your consent before
dismissing anyone or making a fundamental change in terms
of employment.
Does this mean you will restrict my freedom to manage my business? |
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No. We understand
the need to run your business effectively. We always try to
be constructive and practical in the advice we give. If we
cannot approve a dismissal immediately, we will usually suggest
a course of action which should achieve the desired result
whilst minimising the chances of a successful tribunal application.
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Who is
behind the service? |
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staffrelations
is run by Amicus Legal Limited and the insurance policy is
underwritten by DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Ltd.
Amicus Legal Limited is authorised to deal with the insurance
on behalf of the underwriters. Amicus Legal Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. |
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May I
change my mind about membership after joining? |
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You are not committed to anything until the insurance policy and or the
advisory contract are issued. Then, you may cancel the advisory service at
any time and obtain a pro rata refund for complete unused months. The
insurance policy is valid for 12 months. You can cancel this policy within
14 days of taking it out. After this you can cancel it at anytime, subject
to 21 days notice of cancellation. You can ask staffrelations about getting
a refund of premium if you decide to cancel the policy |
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May I
pay by monthly instalments? |
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You may pay the
advisory contract by twelve monthly instalments, however the
insurance premium must be paid by one cheque by the inception
date. |
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Are you
insured against giving bad advice? |
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Yes, we hold professional indemnity insureance of £3,000,000 |
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May I
telephone you for advice, or am I restricted to emails? |
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You may contact
us by email, telephone, letter or fax. |
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Any
further questions?
Email us.
staffrelations
Amicus Legal Limited
The Old Exchange
64 Stockwell Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1HE
Tel:
(01206) 367499
Fax: (01206) 366501 |
