The law is there to protect you and those around you, but it’s not always easy to decipher who’s in the right and who’s in the wrong, or to defend your corner effectively. And there are plenty of grey areas. That’s why if you find yourself caught up in some kind of legal dispute, you’re likely to need some expert advice from a professional. Here’s just a couple of situations where commercial legal cover would come in handy.
Employment disputes are extremely common in the workplace, and they can occur whenever an employee feels they haven’t been treated fairly, or contrary to employment regulations. One example is if a former employee makes a claim of constructive dismissal against your business, or if you didn’t go through the correct redundancy procedures. If that happens you’ll be faced with an employment tribunal and all the costs that entails. In that situation, commercial legal cover will provide your business with expert counsel, and cover any legal costs involved.
A dispute could also occur in the event that a company or individual you’ve entered a contract with does not perform their duties fully or as agreed. For example, imagine a photographer you’ve hired delivers the photographs in the wrong resolution and then permanently deletes the original files leaving you out of pocket and without the photos you paid for. Working out the best way to broach the issue is likely to require legal advice, which could be extremely costly without the right cover to foot the bill.