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The Howarths team work closely with many different sectors, helping them with all their requirements.
Our team of specialists are ready to help your business today
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.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Engineering and manufacturing businesses large and small work closely with the Howarths team to benefit from expert, commercially focused HR and Employment Law consultancy.
Our history in the sector has seen us develop long-standing working relationships as the bolt-on HR and employment law team for some of the country’s most well-known manufacturers and engineers. The type of support we offer within this sector focuses on core issues including changing terms and conditions around shift work, sickness and lateness and disciplinaries.
Education
Our work in the education sector sees our experienced HR and Employment Law teams providing consultancy and advice to schools, nurseries and other education providers across a range of areas from staff handbooks and employment contracts, through to capability procedures and tribunals.
Clients looking for HR support in the education sector also turn to us to design and deliver bespoke HR training courses to upskill senior leadership teams. We also work closely as a bolt-on HR department for schools who have in-house HR resource but require expert guidance and advice across a variety of matters on a regular basis.
We have good knowledge of the relevant considerations within the Education sector including the burgundy book and the importance of safeguarding. We continue to support many successful nurseries with issues of safeguarding, lateness, sickness absence and relief support.
Charities
Our passion and enthusiasm for charity begins at home. We’re proud of our own charity, The Howarth Foundation, which provides support to help individuals that have experienced homelessness back into employment.
Running our own charity means our team has extensive and well-developed knowledge of the HR and Employment Law landscape surrounding charities and not-for-profit enterprises. We understand what it is like to operate with Trustee Boards and operating effectively within the third sector.
We support charities with all areas of HR and Employment Law and have extensive experience in assisting growing charities with mergers and transfers of employment including supporting with TUPE, employment contracts and creating new group structures.
Professional Services
From accountants to finance providers, Howarths works with a range of businesses in professional services as a trusted HR and employment law partner.
Be it employee engagement surveys to drive employee advocacy and increase profit, or updating employment contracts and HR procedures as a business grows, our breadth of experience supporting professional services businesses across the UK means we’ve got a well-developed understanding of how to get you the best results. Accountants, Solicitors, Design Agencies and many more trust Howarths to support them when they need it most.
Sport & Leisure
Our experience in the sport and leisure sector has seen our team of Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety experts work with organisations ranging from grassroots football clubs to global sports surface manufacturers.
We’re proud to be the partner of choice for Football Associations including Derbyshire FA, Birmingham FA, Berks & Bucks FA and Staffordshire FA and many more. Using our expertise, we continue to work with FAs across the UK to implement robust HR practices and deliver up-to-the-minute employment law advice as a trusted, outsourced HR and Employment Law partner.
Training and developing managers at the world’s number one sports surface manufacturer, STRI Group, is also on our list of highlights, and we regularly work with sport and leisure industry heavyweights to develop and deliver bespoke management training programmes that develop staff and impact the bottom line.
Healthcare
We work with and support many organisations within the Healthcare sector from GP’s, to opticians and dentists. The challenges that such providers face are unique and often pressured. Customers demand high levels of service, often around the clock, so staff must be well trained, supported and engaged in order for such businesses to compete.
We understand the pressure businesses within the healthcare sector can face including demanding patients and customers, which can increase pressure on staff. We’ve supported many Practice Managers with issues such as calculation and granting of annual leave, work place stress and performance management of underperforming members of the team.
In addition to HR support, our Health and Safety team are adept at proving tailored and specific support to this sector including appropriate documentation around lone working, PPE and responding to violence and aggression.
Care
Our work in the care sector ensures we understand the challenges faced by businesses operating in this area. Regulation and compliance are key throughout the business in an area heavily regulated by the CQC.
We advise and support many businesses within this sector on issues including right to search, work place stress and drafting of appropriate documentation for permanent and agency staff.
Our Health and Safety team have supported managers within care settings with PUWER/LOLER, PPE and handling aggressive and challenging behaviour in what can sometimes be an emotional environment.
Hospitality
The hospitality sector provides unique challenges in respect of HR and Health and Safety. Attracting new customers and making a profit should be your focus, not wrestling with HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety issues.
The Howarths team has years of experience working with many different hospitality businesses including restaurants, cafes, bars and venues.
Supporting specifically on issues such as right to search, absenteeism, issuing correct HR documentation and drug and alcohol policies, in addition to manual handling, Coshh and first aid.
Our team will ensure you are compliant with the law so you can concentrate on what you do best; serving your customers.
Retail
We know how challenging the retail sector is for many business owners operating in a very competitive sector. Now more than ever staff are critical in ensuring the business not only survives but thrives.
The Howarths team has years of experience working with many different hospitality businesses including restaurants, cafes, bars and venues.
Supporting specifically on issues such as right to search, absenteeism, issuing correct HR documentation and drug and alcohol policies, in addition to manual handling, Coshh and first aid.
Our team will ensure you are compliant with the law so you can concentrate on what you do best; serving your customers.
Transport & Distribution
With extensive experience delivering HR, employment law and health & safety advice to the transport and distribution sector, Howarths is well-placed to take the wheel as your expert advisor.
We’re proud of our long-standing business relationships, and many of our transport and distribution clients have worked with Howarths since the beginning.
From keeping clients up-to-date with the most recent employment law changes, to providing recruitment support and drafting contracts of employment, our experience in the sector means we’re trusted by some of the best.
We’ve supported with many issues within this sector including lone working, issues around driving bans and drug and alcohol use and testing. In addition, manual handling and drivers handbooks.
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Howarths
Newbury Court
St Johns Place
Brooke Street
Cleckheaton
BD19 3RR