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If
I join the advisory service, will I always deal with the same
adviser? |
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You will be asigned
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 advisers qualified? |
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Yes. They are
all lawyers or HR specialists with appropriate experience. |
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| Q. |
May I
purchase the insurance policy without the advisory service? |
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No. We can not
insure our customers who do not follow our advice and procedures.
If you purchase the insurance, the advisory service is charged
at a substantailly reduced rate. |
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How much
does the service cost? |
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Advisory
servcie - 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 substantially reduced to £400
per year plus VAT for up to 100 staff.
Insurance - the cost of the insurance is calcualted
on your wage roll.
For a guide, a company with a wageroll of £1m would
normally pay around £1,560 for a years cover against
tribunal costs and awards of £250,000. 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 Markel Syndicate 3000 at Lloyds. Amicus Legal
Limited is authorised to deal with the insurance on behalf
of the Lloyd's Underwriters. |
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| Q. |
May I
change my mind about membership after joining? |
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You
are not committed to anything until the insurance certificate
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 certificate is valid for one year and is non
refunable. You are free to cancel the insurance at any time,
but no refund will be given. |
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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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Amicus Legal Limited
has a professional indemnity insurance policy covering £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.
Amicus
Legal Limited
2 St John's Street
Colchester
Essex
CO2 7AA
Telephone:
01206 366500
Fax: 01206 366501 |
