Terms & Conditions

Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our Privacy & Cookies Policy govern our relationship with you in relation to this website.

The term “Howarths” refers to the owner of the website. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of the website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.

All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.

Unauthorised use of this website may give to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England and Wales.

Howarths is a trading name of Howarths HR & Employment Law Ltd. Howarths HR & Employment Law Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 04784746 at the registered address of Newbury Court, Brooke Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3RR.

Complaints Handling

Howarths is committed to providing an excellent service to its clients and our team all hold and work to the same core values, which have their basis in our family approach to business.

On the rare occasion that any part of our service does not meet with your expectations, we operate an efficient and effective complaints handling process which is designed to minimise inconvenience to you and to facilitate a speedy resolution. Howarths treats all complaints seriously.

Complaints can be made in writing or in person and should be directed to a Company Director. Any complaints will be investigated by a sufficiently competent person and you will receive an acknowledgement of any complaint and confirmation of who will be handling your concerns within 5 working days. Whilst your compliant is live you will be entitled to contact your complaint handler with any questions that you may have or, if you wish to enquire about the progression of your complaint.

Within 28 working days you will receive a formal response and outcome to your complaint (or 56 days if your complaint is particularly complex or technical). If, for any reason, there is an unavoidable delay in issuing a response to any complainant, we shall inform you and a new deadline issued and agreed.

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of a complaint at any time, you should initially inform your complaint handler, who will then escalate the matter appropriately where necessary.

Our solicitors

When you contact our advisory team, you will be assisted by one of our brilliant HR and employment law specialists. Whilst all of our team are suitably qualified and you will receive a great service whoever you speak to, some members of our advisory team are employed solicitors, and they are individually regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (“SRA”).

In the unlikely scenario that you feel that you have not received the level of service you expect, then we want to know so we can continually improve our service. Specifically, and in light of the above SRA regulation, if you feel the service you have received from one of our solicitors falls below the professional standards expected, you are also able to contact the SRA to raise any concerns that you have with them and they will investigate appropriately.

Details of how to raise a complaint with the SRA are available here on their website. Alternatively, you can contact the Legal Services Ombudsman whose  information can be found here on our complaints procedure.

The Solicitors Compensation Scheme is not available in relation to claims brought against our solicitors, but as with all our advisory team, their work is covered as part of our professional indemnity insurance.