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HR & Employment Law
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HR & Employment Law Advice, when you need it
Often, you just need to pick up the phone and speak to someone that can help solve the problem. If that’s you, the Howarths advisory team is here to help.
All the Howarths employment law team are qualified solicitors and know how to balance expert and up-to-the-minute legal knowledge with commercially astute advice. Pick up the phone to us, and you’ll speak to your dedicated employment law expert who’ll be your trusted advisor, every time. We regard ourselves as an extension of your team.
I would highly recommend using Howarths for your Employment Law needs!
Jonothan was an absolute pleasure to work with & I would have no hesitation in recommending Jonothan & the team at Howarths to our contacts & clients.
Gill
I was acutely aware that I needed Jonothan's help urgently. The result was a speedy resolution that left me feeling incredibly impressed by the level of responsiveness and efficiency, whilst remaining confident that everything had been completed thoroughly, diligently and to an exceptional standard. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jonothan at Howarths and look forward to working with him again in the future.
Whenever they’re onsite, there's a noticeable boost in confidence and clarity. In the day to day of the business, there is an enhanced feeling of being prepared to handle whatever comes up, and if we need extra support there is always someone available to help guide us to make the right decisions.
The training sessions have been extremely helpful and practical.
whether that onsite, or held at Howarth's! The remote training was just as good—practical, relatable, and something we could immediately apply to our own experiences. Highly recommend!
Here's what stood out:
Expertise: Their knowledge of employment law was exceptional. They clearly explained my options and the potential outcomes, putting everything in terms I could understand.
Communication: They kept me informed every step of the way. I never felt like I was in the dark about what was happening.
Support: This was a stressful time for me, and they were incredibly patient and understanding. They were always available to answer my questions and address my concerns.
In the end, Jonothan at Howarth's helped me enormously, I can not thank them enough for their hard work and dedication.
If you're looking for top-notch employment solicitors, look no further than Howarth's!
Highly recommended for any serious business owners that want to get their people part of their business right.
Everyone within Howarth’s are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and experienced and is a credit to a family run business which clearly has the development and support of people and businesses as its core values.
The support you get from Howarth’s is tailored to your requirements with an added personal touch.
I highly recommend Howarth’s and you will not be disappointed.
Much love everyone
The feedback from the trainees is always very positive and they gain a lot from it.
My company has had a relationship with Howarths for upwards of 14 years and they have always provided the very best support in all aspects of HR & Employment Law.
All the team are approachable and willing to help. They have been a huge asset to us in the countless situations we’ve faced as an employer over the years and I’m not sure what we would have done without them.
Also the training days are great fun and massively beneficial to all the staff who attend.
A fantastic company to work with.
Employment Contracts & Staff Handbooks
Drafting thorough contracts of employment, staff handbooks and appropriate policies form the bedrock of the HR foundations in your business. If they’re not well written and robust, you’re leaving business exposed when things go wrong. The Howarths team will work with you to create employment law contracts for your staff, a fully relevant and accessible staff handbook and appropriate policies. Not only will these tick all the legal boxes, but they’ll be the start of you building robust systems to help your people, and therefore your business, to thrive.


Tribunal Support & Representation
Our sole focus in working with you is to ensure compliance and help your business grow. However, if the worst happens and you receive an Employment Tribunal claim, our employment law team has your back.
In many cases, you’ll only officially know an employee is taking you to a tribunal when the papers land on your desk, and it’s important you act fast. Getting the right support makes all the different to achieving the best possible outcome for your business.
A fully supportive process
We will:
- Investigate and research the claim against you
- Prepare all your legal documents
- Defend you at the tribunal to achieve the best outcome possible
Our team has years of experience of successfully defending employment tribunal claims on behalf of businesses. We also work closely with a very well-respected network of Barristers Chambers to ensure you have expert representation on the day.

The HR Growth Club
Ready to take your business to the next level? Then join the Growth Club.
We fundamentally believe that people make a business, and without your people, your business cannot fulfil its potential. Our Growth Club exists for ambitious businesses that are ready to invest to create a high performing workforce to grow.
We’ll support you by delivering tailored projects that focus on upskilling your people to grow your profit. This might include increasing staff engagement through careful measurement and a range of practical initiatives, upskilling your line managers to manage and perform better, or getting hands on and helping you recruit the very best talent into your organisation.
Whatever the objectives, when you become a Growth Club client, you’ll work with our expert Growth Club team. As dynamic and high-performing HR experts who have years of big company experience and knowledge, they bring a tonne of fresh ideas, buckets of enthusiasm and a down-to-earth, commercial approach to grow your business through your people.
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Howarths
Newbury Court
St Johns Place
Brooke Street
Cleckheaton
BD19 3RR