We deal with any human resource issues, leaving our clients to run their business worry free.

Absolutely HR | HR Services and Employment Law | Edinburgh

Every business needs good HR support, but as an SME you do not need the costs and overheads of an internal HR department.We offer a 24 hour advice for our Edinburgh clients. Our staff will be able to listen and provide immediate support whatever the scale of your problem.

Employment Law

Absolutely HR in Edinburgh offer Employment Law advice. When dealing with a HR issue, if you fail to handle matters according to the relevant legislation, or do not follow HR best practices (unintentionally or out of ignorance) you are risking exposure to an Employment Tribunal.

Disciplinary, Dismissal and Grievances

Employment Law is ever changing. When staff relationships go wrong, we can deal with this time consuming difficulty for you. Absolutely HR liaise with company managers and directors regarding staff absences (short and long term) and deal with any issues arising.

Contracts of Employment

By law this is part of the documentation which is required under the Employment Rights Act 1996. If you do not give such essential documents to your employees they can take you to an Employment Tribunal and they could win an award equivalent to four weeks pay.

Company Handbooks

Absolutely HR | Employment Tribunal | Edinburgh | Glasgow

Employment Tribunals Representation

We have been dealing with Employment Tribunal cases in Edinburgh and across Scotland, representing employers for over 10 years with an excellent track record. We offer support so, no matter what you have done, we can guide you through the processes and paperwork of an Employment Tribunal.

Absolutely HR | HR Compromise Agreements | Glasgow

Settlement Agreements

There are times when a Settlement Agreement is the best solution for both parties. Absolutely HR in Edinburgh can cover this with you. We will make sure that we find out the all necessary facts and HR information you need to ensure the correct steps are made.

Staff Absence

We know that staff absences can be very disruptive in the workplace, and can also cause problems for other staff by increasing workload and stretching goodwill. Thankfully Absolutely HR, HR Consultancy in Edinburgh, have been dealing professionally with staff absences for many years.

Absolutely HR | Occupational Health | Edinburgh | Glasgow

Occupational Health Assessments

In cases of long-term absences, staff sickness or repeated patterns of illness, a manager may become concerned as to the underlying cause or how you can support that staff member through their illness and serve the best interests of the company. Absolutely HR Consultancy in Edinburgh can help.

Over 23 Years of
Experience in HR & Recruitment

Absolutely HR Limited support clients in their Human Resource and Employment Law needs. We deal with any Human Resource issues, leaving our clients to run their business worry free. From supporting when there is a single issue to regular monthly help, we can arrange a package to suit your business and its requirements.

Experienced Employees

We have been involved in HR and Recruitment since 1996.

Dedicated Experts

We can arrange a package to suit your business and its requirements.

Range of Business Sectors

We cover all market sectors. A complete A-Z of the business world.

24/7 Helpline

We will be on-hand whenever we are needed.

Over 23 Years of
Experience in HR & Recruitment

Experienced Employees

We have been involved in HR and Recruitment since 1996.

Dedicated Experts

We can arrange a package to suit your business and its requirements.

Range of Business Sectors

We cover all market sectors. A complete A-Z of the business world.

24/7 Helpline

We will be on-hand whenever we are needed.

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Testimonials

Robert HeskethVetrica
“Absolutely HR has been a breath of fresh air. They supported me through the subsequent legal process with my former advisers, with a very satisfactory conclusion. Absolutely HR spent a considerable amount of time getting to know my business, following which they completely re-drafted all the contracts for the staff, and wrote a very comprehensive handbook, specific to my needs. I have been delighted with Absolutely HR's service , supporting my business needs on every occasion. I would have no hesitation recommending Absolutely HR.”
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Ruth McKayUNIQ Marketing and Design
Andrew is a personable and professional HR expert. He has an in depth knowledge of HR and offers tremendously good value for money. He made the whole process of employment simple and straightforward. I would highly recommend his services particularly to SME companies who cannot afford expensive HR companies.
Ben CartwrightUNIQ Marketing and Design
Absolutely HR has provided HR support to UNIQ since we started in 2010 and whilst we have never had any staffing issues which have required Absolutely HR's help, I feel confident in the knowledge that we are always kept up to date with the latest employment law and that I can always pick up the phone to ask a question about the best way to deal with employees or contractors. Everyone should have an HR consultant and I would recommend you choose Absolutely HR.
Scott McLeanStirling Electrical Services Limited
Always good advice and very good knowledge of current legislation.
Andrew RaffertyRMS Plumbing & Heating
Dear Andrew, Just recently I received a call from my distressed sister who required employment advice, immediately I thought of you. Within a few hours contact details had changed hands and already you were on the case with great support and reassurance which she needed at this difficult time. Due to financial circumstances you kept your costs to the bare minimum, which you didn't have to do. This was the second time I have sought help from you and once again you exceeded expectations. Even while on holiday you still kept in contact with my sister, which to me is over and above duty. Not only are you a good business person but you are also a great member of BNI and this is proof that it works. Thank you for your prompt service and excellent advice, you clearly know what your talking about. I wont hesitate in recommending your services to others.
Kind regards Andrew Rafferty
Janet TorleyPractical Marketing
I haven't known Andrew for a long time but what an impact he has had. A more genuine guy you could not ask to meet. He works extremely hard, doesn't bulls**t, gives freely of his time and is an ace OK guy to deal with. Andrew is doing a lot of networking at the moment so if you meet him, spare a few moments to stop and talk to him. He is becoming very well connected.
Francesco AgusPicnic Coffee Shop
“Lindsay and Andrew really opened our eyes as to how having an professional HR support for the business would not only mitigate some risks but would make it a happier and cost efficient business...few months in and we are a convert. They have been a great support to us. We truly recommend them.”
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Peter Cook
Quality, timely and reliable HR Services for people who expect results from their HR department.
Caspar OdqvistNordic Outdoor
We have worked with Andrew and Lindsay for about 3 years. During this time, they’ve managed most of our HR, basically everything from hiring, issuing Contracts of Employment, doing reviews, advise staff on regulations and helping to dismiss or relocate staff. During this time, I’ve found Andrew & Lindsay both resourceful and reliable and we have always managed to get the results we have been looking for.
The main reason for using Absolutely HR for us was for peace of mind, HR and staff care is not what we are good at and with Absolutely HR we don’t have to be.
Mrs L E Drysdale
“I would like to thank Andrew and Lindsay Bourke at Absolutely HR for their time, assistance and excellent advice. Their attention to detail, and genuine concern really impressed me. They were attentive without being obtrusive and offered informed advice. They kept us informed of developments and were on hand regardless of time. They gave their professional opinion allowing us to make the right decisions and this allowed us to get satisfactory closure. I would definitely recommend them to anyone and if in the future we required their services, I would not hesitate to make them my first choice.”
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Martin WattMartin Watt Photography
"Thank you so much for your help and guidance into preparing Terms and Conditions. Your help with GDPR and setting up a privacy policy was an added bonus. I have no hesitation in recommending Absolutely HR to my friends, family and business contacts."
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Aileen CoplandJohnson's The Cleaners
“I wanted to say thank you. Disgruntled colleagues in the workplace can make for an unhappy atmosphere and I recently found myself in this situation. You consulted with them, listened to their complaints and advised accordingly. You did this through a free consultation and I have no hesitation recommending you.”
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Ria McFarlane B.A.Forever Living Ltd
Andrew represented me in an employment dispute for most of 2009. Despite the long process, Andrew provided me with a first class professional service, making sure I was happy and satisfied at every step of the way. I would definitely call on Andrew again in such situations for the outstanding helpful and friendly service he provides.
Denis FitzsimonsFitzsimons Group
“I have been an accountant for over 30 years and up until last year I was able to deal with Contracts of Employment, Company Handbooks and so on, but the last year was significantly different from all of those other years put together. I asked you and Andrew to help me bring our Contracts up to date for the Team and what a difference you have made. I can sleep at night knowing that all my HR problems will be handled professionally and by experts. I would have no hesitation in recommending Absolutely HR.”
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Deborah RhodesEmma Roy of Edinburgh
We have just started working with Andrew & Lindsay over the past few months, and have been very impressed.
He has handled difficult staff situations staff situations, with positive outcomes.
Absolutely HR have taken care of our Contracts of Employment & Company Handbook and delivered it to our staff.
We would highly recommend their services. He is also very approachable in discussing various sensitive matters.
Chantal Cross
Asked a question and within a few hours I had a very clear and comprehensive answer with links and quotes to case law. I'm also CIPD qualified and was looking for specific legislation and case law to check my thinking and these guys really know their stuff.--
Paul E ScarffAccountants Financial Services (Scotland) Ltd
As a regional Regulated Financial Advice business we are used to red tape, however having Andrew & Lindsay provide us with step by step guidance on employment law and for more important staff issues when they occasionally arise has no doubt saved us time and resource as well as giving us comfort we follow the correct procedures.