Jessica Hurwood

In her role, Jessica has advised on a variety of employment matters, including:

• Drafting contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, staff handbooks and settlement agreements.
• Assisting with defending Employment Tribunal claims on behalf of a number of employers including complex claims involving discrimination.
• Dealing with National Minimum Wage queries and holiday pay queries.
• Assisting with redundancy situations.
• Supporting businesses to undertake investigations and disciplinary procedures.
• Drafting and enforcing post-termination restrictions.

In addition, Jessica advises on immigration issues, including:

• Helping businesses to obtain and maintain sponsor licences.
• Advising businesses on the day to day management of their sponsor licence, including use of the Sponsor Management System and compliance with their sponsor duties.
• Supporting businesses in complying with right to work requirements, advising on right to work issues and developing right to work policies and procedures.
• Assessing individuals’ eligibility for both work and family visas and assisting individuals to obtain such visas.
• Advising on nationality, settlement and citizenship applications.