Clear, strategic advice for employees and employers navigating complex workplace issues.

Employment relationships are vital to the success of any business, but they can also be a source of significant risk and complexity. When disputes arise, whether between employer and employee or within the wider workplace, expert legal guidance is essential.

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Our Expertise

At BCR, we provide clear, practical, and strategic advice on all aspects of employment disputes in Jersey, including:

• Unfair and wrongful dismissal claims.
• Discrimination, bullying, and harassment allegations.
• Breach of contract and restraint of trade issues.
• Grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Redundancy disputes and severance negotiations.
• Employment Tribunal claims and appeals.
• Workplace investigations and whistleblowing claims.

Our team has extensive experience navigating Jersey’s employment tribunal system as well as resolving disputes through mediation and private negotiation. We act for individuals, organisations, and employers across all sectors and all levels, from junior staff to board-level executives.

For employers, we also offer proactive advice on employment policies, contracts, and compliance to reduce the risk of disputes arising in the first place.

Our Approach

Whether you’re a business seeking to protect your interests, or an employee facing an unjust situation, we tailor our approach to your needs, prioritising resolution where possible and robust representation where necessary. We work to understand your position and priorities from the outset. For employees, we offer honest, compassionate support with strong advocacy when needed. For employers, we deliver clear advice on processes, compliance, and risk management.

Wherever possible, we aim to resolve disputes swiftly and privately. We guide clients through mediation, internal processes, and negotiation. Where court or tribunal proceedings are necessary, we have a team of highly skilled courtroom advocates ready to represent you and protect your interests.

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Our Values in Action

Excellence: High quality strategic legal advice delivered with clarity and commerciality to enable clients to make informed decisions, minimise risk, and achieve their goals.

‍Delivery: Consistently excellent legal advice and representation delivered promptly, accurately, transparently, and clearly.

‍Respect: The provision of advice and representation with objectivity, courtesy and professionalism, always in consideration of our clients’ best interests and strategic aims.

‍Elegance: Professional but friendly and collaborative representation delivered with clarity and poise to provide a seamless and sophisticated service.

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Why BCR Law

We are trusted by employers and employees across Jersey for our clear and commercial advice, our objectivity, sensitivity, and results-driven focus. Clients choose us because we understand employment dynamics from both sides, combine deep knowledge of the law with real world pragmatism, and resolve disputes constructively, without inflaming conflict.

If you are facing an employment dispute, contact a member of our employment law team.

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