Employment Solicitors

Employment Law Advice for Employees and Employers

Here at Employment Solicitors we aim to provide you with information on your employment rights and provide you with access to our national network of employment lawyers.

This site is split into three sections advice for employees, advice for employers and genral business law. Whilst some of our employment solicitors work exclusively for employers or employees some can deal with both, just not at the same time.

All our solicitors are registered with the Law Society, which means you can be sure of a high level of professionalism and quality of advice and service. All employment solicitors have a wealth of experience in employment law topics like, Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination Claims (Age, Religion, Race and Disability) and Constructive Dismissal. They are also available to draft or advise you settlement agreements and contracts of employment.

In addition to solicitors we also work with one or two selected practices which offer a cost effective alternative to instructing a solicitor. Whilst they not employment solicitors, they are able to run some employment law cases and they are fully registered with the MOJ in respect of claims management activities.
 

Employment Law advice for employees

If you have been unfairly dismissed, unfairly selected for redundancy, or forced out of your job by your employer then you may be able to make a claim for compensation. We would recommend that you seek advice from an employment solicitor as soon as possible. There are however a number of key points to bear in mind:

• you need to have been employed for at least two years before you can claim Unfair Dismissal. There are a few exceptions to this rule which are covered in our automatic unfair dismissal Section.
• you need to submit your claim to the Employment Tribunal within 3 months of leaving your employment.
• there is virtually no Legal Aid for employment law with the exception of discrimination cases under the Equality Act. Some of the solicitors listed may be able to assist you on a ‘NO WIN – NO FEE’ or Conditional Fee basis. Please note those employment solicitors who offer this will only be able to do so if your prospects of winning are good. For other available payment options please speak with any of our solicitors.

If you are still employed but are having problems at work then the first thing you must do is raise a grievance. In most cases, raising a formal grievance with your employer can solve a problem or issue and above all else it gets your complaint on the record. An employer has a duty to investigate complaints and decent employers will do their best to rectify the situation.

Whilst it is possible to represent yourself in an Employment Tribunal, there is no substitute for having a highly qualified and experienced employment solicitor in your corner. Our employment solicitors are able to negotiate compensation on your behalf or submit your application to the Employment Tribunal to determine the outcome of your employment claim. An Employment Tribunal may order reinstatement or compensation or in some cases both. In some of the claims detailed above, there is no maximum amount of compensation that can be awarded.

Employment law is complex area of law and building a strong case often depends on uncovering relevant case law. Employment disputes are best handled by an expert employment solicitor with knowledge and experience of building a strong case.

Employment Law advice for employers

Employing staff can be a potential minefield if you haven't done your research or have the correct proceedures in place.

Here at employment solicitors we provide employers a free and comprehensive guide to employment law. Our information includes tips on how to recruit staff fairly, what an employment contract should include and avoiding employment tribunal claims. Please note that the information we provide is designed to be a guide and is not a substitute for proper legal advice from an employment solicitor.

If you are considering recruiting and employing a new member of staff then it may be a good idea to speak with one of our employment law solicitors. Our solicitors can advise and produce contracts of employment as well as company handbooks etc. They can also provide ongoing legal advice on topics like maternity leave entitlement and paternity rights etc.

Dismissing an employee unfairly can be very costly both financially and in terms of your company's reputation. Whatever your employment law problem, contact an employment solicitor today to find out how they can help you.

Please note that free employment law advice is available from both ACAS and the Citizens Advice Bureau.