Employment Law
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Consultant Employment Law Solicitor
Richard Hiron is an Employment Law Solicitor with a difference.
Having qualified into Employment Law, he made a sideways move partway through his career into Human Resources, helping organisations across England and Wales from schools and banks, to construction and manufacturing, to resolve people concerns.
He then returned as a practising Employment Law Solicitor, coupling the practical and legal realms together to provide efficient and commercial solutions for clients.
He now brings these solutions to SMEs who don’t want their growth to be held up by tribunal claims.

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Outsourced HR professionals face unique legal risks when acting on behalf of their clients. A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case highlights how contractual terms and day-to-day actions can determine whether HR providers are considered their client’s agents—and therefore legally and financially responsible for employment decisions.
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