Managing employment law issues can be complex and time-consuming. Without the right expertise, even minor employee matters can escalate into costly and time-consuming disputes.
Bira Legal Employment Law & HR support takes the hassle out of managing employee issues, ensuring compliance and minimising your risk of an Employment Tribunal claim.
Save £480 on legal advice*
With Bira Legal, you can focus on growing your business, knowing that expert advice and support are just a phone call away. This service is free for Bira Members and gives you:
Unlimited expert advice—no extra cost, just trusted guidance when needed.
High-quality legal & HR support—delivered by professionals who understand your business.
Peace of mind—so you can focus on growth while we handle the complexities.
A free guide to Fair and Unfair dismissals
When it comes to dismissing an employee, there are right and wrong ways to go about it. Get it wrong, and you could find yourself in an Employment Tribunal.
This short guide aims to help you understand the key elements of a fair dismissal and, crucially, what might make a dismissal unfair, so that you can avoid legal pitfalls.
We’ll also explore the other types of dismissal employers must be alert to, including automatic unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, and wrongful dismissal, and how to reduce your risk of these claims
Complete the form to download the guide to Fair and Unfair dismissals.
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As a Bira member, you have free access to qualified experts who provide practical advice across a range of essential areas:
Employment Law & HR
- Employment law advice
- Employment protection and dispute protection
- 24/7 access to legal hub
- legal template documents
- Employment Specialists
Health and safety
- Award-winning software,
- Your own highly qualified consultant
- 24/7 access to legal hub
- legal template documents
- Policy creation
Tax, VAT and HMRC
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- plus much more
Templates and documents
- Employment contracts
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- H&S templates
- Training webcasts
- plus much more
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This membership is perfect for any retail business in the UK.Our proactive and practical trade association is focused on your success, so with your membership, you will get the following:
- Business Support and Advice
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*Savings of £480 on legal advice are based on a typical member using the Legal advice line in 2023. This was based on the cohort of just under 200 members who used the service.