EMPLOYMENT LAW ADVICE UK

Unfair treatment in the workplace entitles the worker to bring claims. English law protects employees and provides justice when workers’ rights are ignored. We can give specialist employment law advice to people subjected to injustice at work. Our solicitors are specialists, experienced in winning claims relating to breaches of employment laws.

Our solicitors help employees achieve justice and financial redress for a wide range of mistreatment. Solicitors can advise on general rights, as well as providing help for specific cases.

We are able to offer a wide range of employment law advice including :-

• unfair dismissal
• constructive dismissal
• redundancy
• racial discrimination
• sex discrimination
• racial harassment
• sexual harassment
• disability discrimination
• workplace bullying law
• compromise agreements
• age discrimination
• victimisation
• equal opportunities
• discrimination through pregnancy
• transfer of undertakings
• working time regulations
• commercial agents
• religious discrimination
• discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation

Help for employees

Our solicitors can offer general help by:

• Providing information about statutory rights in the workplace
• Explaining the meaning of a contract

In specific cases when an employee believes they have been subjected to unfair conditions or treatment in the workplace our solicitors can help in a number of ways. Help includes:

• Assessment of sufficient grounds to win a claim at a tribunal
• Explaining the different options available for pursuing a complaint
• Helping recover losses and financial compensation through representation at a tribunal

A successful claim against an unjust company offers more than the satisfaction of personal justice and compensation. Legal action forces a company to review its policies and improves working life for all employees. The wider impact of successful claims is to put pressure on the business world in general to uphold employee rights.

This field of legislation is complex and constantly evolving. Frequent updates introduce additional legal measures for the workplace. Individuals and businesses often remain ignorant of rights and responsibilities, especially the most recent laws.

Help for employers

Our solicitors can help employers comply with legal requirements to protect against claims. This assistance includes:

• Advice regarding legal responsibilities to employees
• Information about the legal responsibilities for hiring staff
• Help with setting up grievance, dismissal and disciplinary action
procedures, in adherence to the October 2004 laws
• Help with negotiating contracts
• Advice on the creation of relations policies
• Advice on legal redundancies
• Representation for employers in employment related disputes

It is especially important for an employer to consult a specialist solicitor when dealing with legally complicated business matters, such as restructuring. Our specialist solicitors can help employers make difficult decisions. For example, providing assessment of severance terms and ensuring compliance with the regulations.

Our solicitors are dedicated to giving accurate employment law advice and resolving disputes justly.

All our solicitors have a proven track record of resolving these disputes. They are skilled in helping employers create just and workable employment policies.

If you believe you have a claim or if you are an employer and need help, it is important to get advice from a solicitor specialising in the field of employment law. The laws governing these issues are complex and overlap with a number of other legal areas. The specialist knowledge of an expert solicitor is vital in pursuing a claim to the best conclusion. If you would like advice just telephone us for a free consultation.