Sarah Driscoll

Background

About Sarah Driscoll

I am an experienced solicitor in the Employment team and provides practical and commercial advice to both employers and employees.For employers I advise on all elements of the employment relationship from preparation and audit of employment contracts, policies and procedures to all aspects of termination of employment. My professional advice and expertise helps protect employers against the risk of claims and I offer strategic advice and support should a dispute arise.I regularly support clients to successfully defend Employment Tribunal claims; advising at all stages of the process from initial receipt of the claim to Employment Appeals Tribunals.I contribute to seminars, press articles and employment newsletters, providing updates on changes to employment legislation and how they can be implemented into the workplace.I am a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.Experience•Employment Tribunal work. I have successfully defended a broad range of employment claims including discrimination, whistleblowing and employment status issues. My work regularly includes advocacy for clients at pre-hearing review which results in strike-out of claims at an early stage.•Education Organisations. I provide on-going, strategic advice to a range of higher and further education organisations in the region. I have particular expertise in managing long-term sickness absence and work-related stress situations, which reach swift and successful conclusions.