Employment advice helpline

As a valued MDU group scheme practice, you now have access to a 24-hour employment advice service from Peninsula completely free

Peninsula Business Services Ltd is a leading employment law, personnel and health & safety consultancy in the UK. The Peninsula employment advice service consists of:

  • a help desk available to you 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, providing you with immediate guidance in resolving all kinds of employment law issues and problems
  • dedicated consultants with in-depth experience in employment legislation, contractual requirements and case law precedents
  • advice line access via telephone or email
  • assistance in drafting letters any follow up letters
  • telephone coaching in managing difficult or complex employee relations issues
  • free access to The Bottom Line Online Magazine which provides advice on health and safety, personnel and employment law issues.

Who can access the service?

This service is designed as a management advice line for use by employing GPs, practice managers and other partners in the practice.

When to contact the advice line

As a general rule, you should seek advice before any action is taken, or as soon as any unforeseen issue occurs.  However, this is particularly important in respect of the following areas:

  • Dismissals
  • Termination of contract
  • Retirement
  • Resignation
  • Notice periods
  • Redundancies
  • Health & Safety complaints
  • Potential discrimination issues
  • Bullying or harassment complaints
  • Disciplinary issues
  • Capability or competence issues
  • Sickness or health issues
  • Grievances or workplace disputes
  • Family friendly entitlements
  • Working time issues
  • Time off work
  • Holiday issues
  • Part time/fixed term issues
  • Equal pay issues
  • Changes to Terms & Conditions
  • Obtaining or providing references

How to access the service

To access the Peninsula employment advice service, simply call:

  • 0844 892 2772 (UK)
  • 01 855 50 50 (Republic of Ireland)

You should have the following information to hand:

  • your own individual MDU member number
  • your MDU group scheme number

And quote the Peninsula authorisation code MDU001

 

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