General FAQs
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I’m interested in your service. What should I do next?
That's great! We’d be happy to help - the best next step is to speak with one of our experts so we can understand what support you need. [CONTINUE VIA SCRIPT STEPS]
How much do you charge for [SERVICE]?
Our pricing depends on the service and support you need. Our employment law retainers are built around fixed-fee pricing, and for business immigration fees or other tailored support, I can get a member of the team to contact you to arrange a consultatio...
I’d like to book a consultation.
That's great! I'd be happy to help arrange this. Can you tell me a little more about your requirements? [VISITOR CONFIRMS REQUIREMENTS] [CONTINUE VIA SCRIPT STEPS]
Are you compliant with GDPR?
Yes. We take privacy seriously and are committed to protecting personal data. Our privacy notice explains how we process personal data, how it is used and how it is kept secure. You can review this here - https://afterathena.co.uk/privacy-policy/
What industries do you work with?
We support organisations of all shapes and sizes across all sectors, throughout the UK. Example sectors include agriculture, care, construction, education, hospitality, manufacturing, motor trade and more.
Do you offer a free trial?
We offer a Free 30-day hub trial with no payment details required, no contract and no obligation. You can learn more about our AfterAthena Hub here - https://lp.afterathena.co.uk/afterathena-hub-free-trial
Do you offer training or onboarding?
Yes, we provide training through HR, e-learning, health safety and Hub resources, including courses covering employment, HR and health safety topics.
What is an employment law retainer?
Our retainers provide ongoing employment law support on a fixed-fee basis, giving you clarity on cost and access to experienced legal specialists when you need them.
Are you SRA regulated?
Yes - we are an SRA-regulated employment law firm, so employers can access legal and commercial support from qualified employment law specialists.
Is Legal Expenses Insurance available?
Yes. Legal Expenses Insurance can be added to employment law retainers and may cover compensation awards and legal fees up to £100,000 per claim and £1 million annually.
What is the AfterAthena Hub?
The Hub is an online platform giving access to tools, guidance, resources, case management, templates, e-learning and messaging with AfterAthena experts.
What HR topics can you advise on?
We can assist with anything related to people management and employment law, including employee relations and proactive HR initiatives.
What AI tools are available in the Hub?
The Hub includes AI tools for tasks such as drafting tailored policies, disciplinary questions, HR letters, job descriptions and investigation questions.
Can I try the Hub for free?
Yes - we offer a free 30 day hub trial with no payment details required, no contract and no obligation. You can sign-up here - https://lp.afterathena.co.uk/afterathena-hub-free-trial
Can you support small HR teams?
Yes - our flexible fixed-fee support is designed to help smaller HR teams build tailored support packages and manage employee issues compliantly.
Do you offer HR audits?
Yes we do. Our HR audits assess how your organisation manages and supports people through the employee lifecycle, with findings and recommendations provided in a report.
Do you offer workplace mediation?
Yes - we offer workplace mediation as a voluntary, confidential process to help resolve conflict, rebuild trust and avoid escalation into formal procedures or litigation.
Where can I see your reviews or testimonials?
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Will we have a dedicated employment law team?
Yes - for employment law support, we assign a dedicated team of employment law experts who get to know your business and the challenges you face.
What is included in fixed-fee employment law support?
Our fixed-fee employment law support can include advice line support, Hub access, drafting letters and documents, contracts and handbooks, e-learning and Legal Expenses Insurance options.
Is employment law advice legally privileged?
Our retainers include day-to-day legally privileged employment law advice from a named team of qualified employment lawyers.
Can you represent employers in Employment Tribunal claims?
Yes - our employment tribunal support includes case assessment, strategy development, documentation and evidence gathering, legal representation, settlement negotiation and appeals support.
Can you help create health and safety documentation?
Yes, we can help create company policies, department procedures and activity processes for health and safety management.
Can you help with sponsor licences and right to work checks?
Yes, we advise on obtaining and maintaining sponsor licences, right to work checks, illegal working prevention, audits and ongoing sponsor licence duties.
Can you help with disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence and performance issues?
Yes - we provide advice and support on employee relations issues including disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, restructures, absence and performance.
Can you support employment law, HR and health & safety together?
Yes - we combine employment law advice with HR and health safety services to help employers manage people pressures, reduce risk and stay compliant.
Can you support businesses without an in-house HR team?
Yes - our fixed-fee employment law and HR support is designed for businesses without in-house HR or employment law resource.
Can you help UK employers recruit skilled workers from overseas?
Yes - our immigration lawyers can support employers with recruiting skilled workers from overseas and navigating the UK immigration system.
Do retainers include contract and policy reviews?
Yes - our retainers include annual review of employment contracts and policies, plus ongoing support to keep documentation up to date.
Can I message my adviser through the Hub?
Yes - the Hub allows you to message your adviser directly.
Can you support established or larger HR teams?
Yes - our bespoke HR and employment law support is designed for experienced or larger teams that need strategic support, extra resource or a sounding board.
Can you help with HR projects such as restructures, TUPE or culture change?
Yes - our HR project support can help with restructure, TUPE, culture change, retention, engagement and profitability through managing change.
Do you offer one-to-one leadership coaching?
Yes - we offer one-to-one coaching for aspiring leaders, emerging managers and established people leaders, with in-person or virtual delivery options.
What health and safety services do you provide?
We provide health safety support including training, audits, inspections, documentation, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, incident investigations, contractor management and performance reporting.
Can you help with health and safety audits, inspections and risk assessments?
Yes, we can. Our consultants can perform audits, inspections and risk assessments to help identify hazards, confirm compliance and prioritise practical actions.
Can you help with incident reporting, recording and investigations?
Yes, we can support incident recording and investigations, including high-potential near misses, and help build a stronger reporting culture.
Can you train HR teams on immigration compliance?
Yes, we train HR teams on immigration and right to work compliance, and we also advise on immigration aspects of mergers, acquisitions and TUPE.
What services do you provide?
We provide employment law advice, HR consultancy, health safety support and business immigration services to help employers manage people, reduce risk and stay compliant.
How long is your contract?
For employment law retainers, options start at 12-month contracts, with discounted 2 and 3-year options.
Where are you based?
Our head office is at 7 Winckley Square, Preston, England, PR1 3JD.
Where do you operate?
We support organisations across the length and breadth of the UK.
What is TUPE?
TUPE stands for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. It is a UK employment law designed to protect employees when a business, or part of a business, transfers to a new employer.
Do you offer manager training or e-learning?
Yes - we provide manager training and e-learning courses covering employment, HR and health safety topics.