Practical HR and employment support, when you need it now.
Solicitor-led HR support for UK employers. Fast advice on grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, restructures and Tribunal risk — from an employment team backed by a full-service law firm with 75+ years of experience.
A more demanding people landscape than ever
Employers face growing pressure across grievances, compliance and workforce change — often without the internal resource to handle it properly.
Rising Tribunal claims
Claim volumes remain high — small missteps in process can turn into costly disputes.
Changing legislation
The Employment Rights Act is reshaping policies, procedures and manager responsibilities.
More grievances & disputes
Complaints, conduct concerns and sensitive workplace issues are increasingly complex.
AI, fairness & data risk
New workplace technology creates fresh legal and reputational exposure.
Rising HR costs
Recruiting or retaining in-house HR expertise is expensive and inconsistent.
Reactive, not proactive
Waiting until problems escalate multiplies risk, cost and management distraction.
The feel of an in-house team, with the protection of solicitor-led advice.
HR NOW by RFB is designed to feel like an extension of your business — practical, responsive and easy to use. Every conversation is with a qualified employment lawyer.
Solicitor-led advice
Legal risk considered from day one, not after things escalate.
Fast response times
Practical support when you need it — not days later.
Flexible engagement
Retained, pay-as-you-go or project support — scale up or down.
Independent objectivity
Chair hearings and lead investigations to reduce bias.
Practical & commercial
Clear guidance managers can act on with confidence.
Employment specialists
Focused expertise, not generalist advice.
Seamless escalation
We stay with you into settlement or Tribunal if needed.
Full-service firm behind us
Corporate, property, litigation and regulatory support on tap.
A simple, straightforward way to get started
Choose your plan
Retained, pay-as-you-go, or project-based — whatever fits your business.
Speak with your employment lawyer
A short call to understand your team, culture and current priorities.
Get practical advice, whenever needed
Fast, solicitor-led guidance on the issues that matter most.
Protect and grow your business
Handle issues early, reduce risk and free up your managers' time.
Practical support across the HR issues that absorb time and create risk
Day-to-day HR
- Disciplinaries & grievances
- Sickness absence & capability
- Performance management
- Flexible working & family leave
Sensitive workplace concerns
- Bullying & harassment complaints
- Discrimination & reasonable adjustments
- Objective, independent investigations
- Chairing hearings & appeals
Change & exits
- Restructures & redundancy processes
- Settlement discussions
- Senior exits
- TUPE and workplace change
Documentation & compliance
- Contracts, policies & handbooks
- Manager guidance & training
- AI-related workplace policies
- ERA-readiness reviews
Choose the level of support that fits your business
Scale up or down as your needs change — without long-term commitments.
Retained support
Ongoing HR and employment backup with priority response, document drafting and proactive advice.
- Priority response
- Document support
- Regular check-ins
- Proactive advice
Pay-as-you-go
An easy entry point with no commitment — call on us when issues arise.
- No lengthy contracts
- Use us as needed
- Cost-effective
- Ideal to try the service
Project & on-site
Focused help with investigations, hearings, restructures, training and policy reviews.
- Investigations
- Hearings & representation
- Change projects
- Training & reviews
ERA readiness — start from a stronger position
We review your key HR documentation, identify risks and give you a clear action plan so you’re prepared for the Employment Rights Act — not just protected.
Request an audit- Contracts & staff handbook
- Disciplinary & grievance procedures
- Equality & harassment documentation
- Absence & capability processes
- AI-related policies & governance
- Manager training needs
Solicitor-led HR advice is fundamentally different
HR NOW combines practical people know-how with the protection of a full-service UK law firm. If a matter escalates, the team advising you today can represent you tomorrow.
Legal expertise
Every adviser is a qualified employment lawyer — not a generalist consultant.
Commercial understanding
We give guidance managers can actually apply, not academic theory.
Proactive risk management
We deal with issues early, before they become claims.
Fixed-fee support
Transparent pricing on retained plans — budget with confidence.
Trusted by UK businesses to handle what matters
“HR NOW gives us the reassurance of a full employment team without the cost of hiring one. Every response is quick, clear and commercial.”
“They handled a sensitive investigation with real credibility. Our managers felt supported and the outcome held up.”
“Practical, responsive and reliable — exactly what the brochure promised. It genuinely feels like an extension of our team.”
Answers to common questions
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Speak with our Employment team — we’re happy to help.
Talk to usReady when you need us.
Speak with our Employment team about HR NOW by RFB. A short, no-obligation conversation to understand your business and how we can help.
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