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BAGMA Legal

Unlimited support and expert advice in Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety when you need it, free and unlimited for BAGMA members.

How you'll benefit

As part of our promise to support you, help protect you and offer you peace of mind, we work with the experts at WorkNest to provide professional, pragmatic support around compliance-critical areas – at no extra cost to you.
Through the BAGMA Legal free advisory service, you can speak to qualified experts about matters relating to:
  • Employment Law & HR
  • Health & Safety
  • Tax, VAT and HMRC
Whether you have a quick query, need step-by-step guidance through a specific situation or just want a second opinion, the WorkNest team is here to help you find solutions and avoid costly mistakes.
Examples of issues WorkNest can assist with include:
  • Disciplinaries and grievances
  • Performance issues
  • Absence
  • Contractual queries
  • Risk assessments
  • Health and safety regulations
  • COVID-19
✓ Included as part of your membership at no extra cost
✓ Call as many times as you need
Plus get access to template documents, training materials and more through the BAGMA Legal portal.
Simply call 01244 667249 or email enquiries@worknest.com.

 

For Commercial Law enquiries, please contact Daven Naghen at Maples Solicitors LLP on daven.naghen@maplessolicitors.com or 01775 722261 and please quote your BAGMA membership number

BAGMA Legal One2One

If you feel you would benefit from more hands-on help with HR and employment law, the BAGMA Legal One2One service provides an enhanced level of support in a more personal way.

By upgrading your support, you’ll benefit from:
·        Unlimited access to our own small team of Employment Law experts
·        Legally-compliant contracts and handbooks tailored to your business
·        Bespoke document drafting – everything from letters and settlement agreements
·        Secure, simple-to-use HR software to support compliance and save you time
·        Engaging e-Learning courses to boost your team’s competence and confidence
·        Litigation support and Legal Expenses Insurance to protect against Employment Tribunals

The best part? All of this is included for a fixed fee, meaning you can access help whenever you need it, without the worry of paying more.

 

Training and e-learning

Looking to upskill your team in essential HR and Health & Safety topics? From e-Learning to in-person training, WorkNest provides flexible training solutions to suit your specific needs.

·        e-Learning: Train your team efficiently and cost-effectively with 275+ engaging e-Learning courses covering Compliance, Health & Safety, Wellbeing and Performance Training, delivered in different formats to suit individual learning styles.
·        HR training: From Managing Sickness Absence to Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work, WorkNest’s HR training courses will help you to develop more effective managers, minimise risk, and benefit from a happier, more engaged workforce.
·        Health & Safety training: Delivered exclusively to your organisation by time-served safety practitioners, our range of IOSH-accredited courses and topic-based training sessions are designed to reduce risk across your organisation.
If you’d like to request a callback about BAGMA One2One, please call 0345 226 8393 or email enquiries@worknest.com
and mention that you’re a BAGMA member to receive preferential rates on all WorkNest products and services.

Services

  • Tax, VAT and PAYE advice
  • Employment law advice
  • Employment protection
  • Employment disputes protection
  • Health and safety advice
  • 24/7 access to legal hub
  • Hundreds of legal template documents
  • Access to a team of Solicitors, Tax Consultants, H&S Officers and Employment Specialists
  • Protection against tax investigations
  • Protection against VAT investigations
  • Protection against PAYE investigations
  • Jury service protection
  • Data protection
  • Appeal against an improvement or prohibition or suspension notice issued by the Health and Safety Executive or the Food Standards Agency or a suspension notice issued under the Consumer Credit Act

Terms & Conditions

*BAGMA Legal advice must be taken from the start prior to acting. Only available for retail members who have 275 employees or less. Insurance is provided subject to policy terms. We only require contact in respect of employment matters.

Health & Safety Advice

We will help you to comply with all current Health & Safety regulations, reducing the risk of incidents and prosecutions to enhance the health, safety and well-being of employees and customers. Protect your profit and reputation by maintaining robust Health & Safety practices.

Commercial & Business Legal advice

For general commercial legal matters you are unsure of, no matter how trivial they may seem, the Commercial & Business Legal team can help you. Get free access to expert knowledge and practical advice you need to assist you with your business compliance.

Tax, VAT and HMRC advice

HMRC matters can be disruptive and costly, putting a real strain on the business. BAGMA legal provides representation and support during an HMRC enquiry. The BAGMA legal service gives you free access to consultants who cover an extensive range of day-to-day areas of UK taxation. This service is designed to deal with Tax & VAT queries as quickly and efficiently as possible.