Employment
Workplace issues can have a serious impact on both financial security and personal wellbeing. Employment law protects individuals in the workplace, but understanding your rights can be difficult. We help employees identify whether they have been treated unlawfully and what steps they can take.
Many clients seek advice after losing their job or being treated unfairly at work. We assess whether a dismissal may be unfair or wrongful and guide clients through their options, including bringing a claim where appropriate. We also advise on redundancy situations to ensure proper procedures have been followed.
We regularly assist individuals who believe they have been treated differently due to protected characteristics such as age, race, gender or disability. These cases can be complex, and we help clients understand whether discrimination has occurred and how best to address it.
In addition, we advise on issues such as unpaid wages, breach of contract and settlement agreements. Where disputes cannot be resolved informally, we represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings and negotiations.
Key Areas We Advise On
Unfair Dismissal
Unfair dismissal occurs where an employee is dismissed without a fair reason or where the employer has failed to follow a fair process.
We advise on whether:
- The employer had a legally valid reason for dismissal (such as conduct, capability or redundancy)
- A proper procedure was followed, including warnings and the opportunity to respond
- The dismissal falls within the scope of an unfair dismissal claim
We assist clients in challenging dismissals and, where appropriate, bringing claims before the Employment Tribunal.
Wrongful Dismissal
Wrongful dismissal relates to a breach of contract by the employer, most commonly where an employee is dismissed without proper notice or in breach of agreed contractual terms.
We advise on:
- Whether notice provisions have been correctly applied
- Claims for unpaid notice pay
- Other breaches of contractual rights
This type of claim focuses on contractual entitlement rather than fairness.
Redundancy
Redundancy situations can be complex, particularly where employers fail to follow a fair and transparent process.
We assist employees in assessing:
- Whether the redundancy situation is genuine
- Whether fair selection criteria have been applied
- Whether proper consultation has taken place
- Whether redundancy payments have been calculated correctly
Where issues arise, we advise on challenging the process or seeking appropriate compensation.
Discrimination
Employees are protected from discrimination based on certain protected characteristics, including race, gender, age, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
We advise on cases involving:
- Direct or indirect discrimination
- Harassment in the workplace
- Victimisation following complaints
Discrimination claims can be legally complex, and we help clients gather evidence and present their case effectively.
Unpaid Wages & Holiday Pay
Employees are entitled to receive payment in accordance with their contract and statutory rights.
We assist with:
- Recovery of unpaid wages or salary
- Outstanding holiday pay
- Unlawful deductions from wages
- Breach of contractual payment terms
We take steps to recover monies owed, either through negotiation or formal legal action where necessary.
Settlement Agreements & Tribunal Claims
Employers may offer settlement agreements to resolve disputes or terminate employment. These agreements can have significant legal and financial implications.
We provide:
- Independent legal advice before signing settlement agreements
- Assessment of whether the terms offered are fair
- Negotiation to improve settlement terms where appropriate
Where disputes cannot be resolved, we represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings, guiding them through the process from initial claim to final hearing.
