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Taylor&Emmet Targets Corporate Harassment

Businesses are now benefiting from cost-effective protection against the growing threat of corporate harassment, thanks to fixed-fees from Taylor&Emmet LLP.

The leading Sheffield-based firm of solicitors has launched a new package of services to cover the entire legal process of dealing with the harassment of staff.  

Taylor&Emmet partner and litigation specialist, Paul Clarke, said: “There are many types of harassment and it is sometimes difficult to know where to draw the line. Businesses and directors have a duty to take prompt and effective action to protect their employees. Customer-facing staff are particularly at risk. The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 is an essential tool for managers and employers.”

Taylor&Emmet’s fixed-fee service ranges from warning and banning letters to injunction proceedings and arrest warrants. It is designed to be used by businesses to protect employees from third parties and clients, as well as aggressive colleagues and former staff.

The recession has brought about a rise in corporate harassment, which usually takes the form of threatening behaviour towards employees. The effects can be severe and in extreme cases, can lead to serious mental health issues and an inability among victims to carry out their job.

Paul added: “Taylor&Emmet has the experience, expertise and knowledge to limit the commercial implications of harassment. We understand the emotional issues involved and deal with cases sensitively, to ensure they are brought to a satisfactory conclusion. The fixed fees reflect our belief that there is no reason why we should not share the risk of litigation with clients.”

For further information about Taylor&Emmet’s package of fixed-fee anti-harassment services, contact Paul Clarke on (0114) 218 4000 or visit www.tayloremmet.co.uk

Issued: 2.12.2009

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