Employment Advice for Employees

Whether you need help to understand your employment rights, negotiate with your employer, or bring Employment Tribunal proceedings, we can help you.

Employment Advice for Employees

Our specialist Employment Law Team provide clear and effective advice and representation to ensure that your employment rights are protected and the best outcome is achieved.

We will explain the law and your legal position clearly and concisely so that you understand your options and can make decisions about what action to take.

Whether you need help to understand your employment rights, negotiate with your employer, or bring Employment Tribunal proceedings, we can help you.

Our Expertise

We regularly act for employees in the following areas:

  • Unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal
  • Disciplinary action and hearings
  • Raising a Grievance
  • Reviewing employment contracts and service agreements
  • Advising on the enforceability of restrictive covenants
  • Redundancy advice
  • Independent Legal Advice on Settlement Agreements
  • Discrimination in the workplace
  • Sickness absence
  • Breach of employment contract

Our Expertise

  • Protected disclosure (whistleblowing) claims
  • Bullying and harassment
  • TUPE
  • Pay and benefits
  • Working time, holidays & holiday pay
  • Confidentiality
  • Data protection breaches (including GDPR)
  • Harassment & bullying
  • Maternity, flexible working and other family rights
  • Varying terms & conditions
  • Wages and deductions
  • Termination of employment

We offer tailored and cost-effective advice and will explore all funding options available to you, including a contingency fee agreement (no win, no fee), fixed fees, hourly rate and legal expenses insurance.

We also offer

  • A fixed fee initial telephone consultation to discuss your employment issues and how we can help;
  • A fixed fee first meeting for an agreed sum;
  • A fixed fee assessment scheme to clients with potential employment tribunal claims.

Individuals should be aware that there are very strict time limits within which you must file a claim at the Employment Tribunal so we suggest contacting us without delay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file my claim in the Employment Tribunal?
Am I entitled to a written contract?
How much notice should I receive
How much holiday pay should I receive?

Resources

Employment Law Leaflet

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