Tuesday, August 20, 2013
RHA Legal Services proves a big hit with members
In 2012 the Road Haulage Association, in partnership with solicitors Backhouse Jones, formed RHA Legal Services to provide a comprehensive support, representation, legal advice and assistance service exclusive to members of the RHA.*
In fact the scheme has been so successful that in its first year, RHA Legal Services was a finalist in the Commercial Initiative of the Year category at the 2013 Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.
According to RHA Director of Operations, Richard Ellithorne: "Put simply; if you and your business are frustrated by compliance - whether it's dealing with employment or regulatory issues, prosecutions or just looking for advice, RHA Legal Services is there for you when you need it".
RHA Legal Services now has over 2,000 members and has received over 1,200 phone calls asking for legal advice and assistance. Employment issues continue to rise with frequent calls regarding TUPE and disciplinary issues and the regulatory department at Backhouse Jones has been busy with a whole range of topics including public inquiries, clandestines and overloading.
Concluding, Richard Ellithorne said: "We were pleased when, on the closure of one case, the member in question called to "express his appreciation for all the hard work and professionalism shown by RHA Legal Services in our VOSA enquiry...the solicitor dealing with the case showed empathy towards us and helped us through a difficult time and his leadership and advice has enabled us to reach a satisfactory conclusion. We would have no hesitation in using his services again and recommend him highly".
*subject to a modest annual subscription fee based on the number of vehicles operated.
DATED: 20.08.13
FEED: HA
