Scheme Details
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Temple's insurance added to your existing services creates complete employment practices protection for your clients. Your work will ensure that the possibility of an employment dispute arising is minimised, and we will protect the client should there be any claims.
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The insurance should be offered to all your clients who qualify as eligible – to ensure we are not being selected against
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The insurance is to be included as part of your employment package or to be combined with a telephone Helpline
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The delegated authority scheme allows your firm to quote prices and issue policies (within certain parameters) without referral back to Temple
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Special terms will be quoted by Temple for risks which fall outside of certain parameters, i.e. those with claims experience
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All policies issued must be declared on a monthly bordereau, submitted to Temple
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In the event that a claim arises, your firm will act for your clients throughout and we will cover your costs incurred from receipt the ET1 and most awards of compensation.
The law firm's responsibilities
- Auditing and updating employment practices and procedures
- Awareness training to key members of staff
- Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment and employee handbooks
- 9am to 5pm telephone advice with some written assistance
- Acting for clients in the event of a dispute with an employee
- Representation of the client in Employment Tribunals
Temple Legal Protection's responsibilities
To provide
- Insurance protection for costs and Awards of Compensation
- Advice and assistance to the law firm on the operation of the scheme
