Franklins launches Employment Contract Health Check to help businesses prepare for employment law changes.
Franklins Solicitors has launched a new Employment Contract Health Check to help businesses ensure their employment contracts meet current legal requirements and identify any areas that may need attention.
The new service comes as employers prepare for a significant period of change following the Employment Rights Act 2025, with measures being introduced in stages throughout 2026 and 2027.
For £99 plus VAT, businesses can have one standard-form employment contract reviewed by Franklins’ Employment Team. They will receive a written summary highlighting any gaps identified, together with practical recommendations for areas that should be addressed.
The Health Check will be carried out by Trainee Solicitor Rebecca Hutson as part of the Employment Team, headed by Associate Partner and employment lawyer Sara Marshall.
Rebecca said:
“Employment law is going through a considerable period of change and understandably much of the attention is on the new rights and responsibilities being introduced. However, it is also a good opportunity for employers to go back to basics and make sure the contracts they are already using are up to date and contain what they should.
The aim of the Health Check is to give businesses a straightforward way of doing that. We will review their standard contract, identify any gaps and give them clear, practical recommendations about anything they may need to address.”
One forthcoming change is a new requirement for employers to provide workers with a written statement informing them of their right to join a trade union. The duty is due to take effect from 30th October 2026, with the statement to be provided alongside the written statement of employment particulars and at other prescribed times.
Sara Marshall, Head of Employment at Franklins Solicitors, said:
“There is a lot for employers to keep on top of at the moment, but preparing for employment law reform doesn’t necessarily mean waiting for each individual change to arrive.
Reviewing existing contracts, policies and HR practices now can help businesses understand where they currently stand and what they may need to update as the new requirements come into force.
The Health Check is designed to provide an accessible starting point, particularly for businesses that may not have reviewed their standard employment contracts for some time.”
The £99 plus VAT Health Check covers one standard-form employment contract. Businesses using different contracts for different roles, or requiring a more bespoke review, can request a separate quote.
The Employment Team at Franklins Solicitors advises employers on a range of workplace matters including employment contracts and policies, day-to-day HR issues, settlement agreements and Employment Tribunal claims.
Businesses interested in booking an Employment Contract Health Check or finding out more can contact Franklins Solicitors on 01908 660966 or email employmentmk@franklins-sols.co.uk
Please note: The Health Check is a general compliance review. It does not constitute advice on any specific dispute or claim unless we are separately instructed to do so.
