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Macclesfield based KAT is a UK market leader and manufacturer of specialist windows and doors. They are the latest of four companies to sign up to Thorneycroft Solicitors Employment Retainer Service during the last month.
The service offers three levels, allowing the employers to sign up for one that best meets their own specific needs and can be integrated into their own HR department, if they have one. In addition to auditing and updating existing employment documentation and practices, Thorneycroft will deal with any changes/additional documentation required, ensuring that your business is kept up to date with current legislation.
Under level 2, unlimited telephone advice is provided between 9am and 5 pm Monday to Friday, whilst level 3 also includes access to a specialist commercial insurance policy that provides cover against Employment Tribunal costs and awards.
David Richards, Chairman of KAT recognises the value of this type of retainer agreement. He commented, ‘The Employment Retainer Service provided by Mark Bestley and his team is perfect for the needs of a medium sized employer’.
In addition to KAT, other companies who have recently recognised the value of this service are Buxton based Mycocks Ltd, Mactech Europe Ltd of Macclesfield and Congleton Engineering Ltd.
For further details on Thorneycroft Solicitors Employment Retainer Service please contact Mark Bestley on 01625 807571 / 07825081856 or e mail him at [email protected]
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