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Employment law is an ever-changing and diverse area of law, covering everything from discrimination and redundancy to breaches of contract. Our experienced team of employment law experts for employees will provide assistance with safeguarding their professional career and protect their employment rights.
With a solid and proven track record in helping employees to safeguard their professional career and protect their employment rights, our employment law specialists are here to put your mind at ease.
UK employment law is continually changing, and every year, we see new developments and alterations. As an employee, employment law is meant to protect your rights and ensure that your workplace is a safe environment. Despite the implementation of this law, situations can arise where employers don’t comply – and your rights can be brought into question.
The areas of employment law we cover include:
Unfair or constructive dismissal
Read MoreDiscrimination
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Frequently asked employment law questions
Employment law is an area of law that comprises all elements of employment, ranging from contract grievances and harassment to redundancy and unfair dismissal. This law serves to protect the rights of employees and prevent discrimination in the workplace.
Given the complexity of this law, our expert team of highly-skilled employment advisors can provide proficient legal advice and assistance with taking legal action against your employers and guide you through the process of seeking compensation.
After many years of handling employment cases, we understand that no two cases are the same. We aim to support your case from start to finish, ensuring that your interests are protected, and your voice is heard and respected.
Designed to resolve employment disputes between employers and employees, an employment tribunal is often the first avenue you explore when you believe you’ve been unfairly dismissed, discriminated against or been made redundant.
In theory, you don’t need a lawyer to represent you at an employment tribunal, but in practice, 86% of claimants were represented by a lawyer in 2016/17, according to the Ministry of Justice. With your career reputation and your income at stake, having a qualified advisor representing you in the tribunal process can make all the difference.
We understand that the tribunal process can be a stressful time, and promise to assist you with preparing for your case, calling witnesses and attending hearings. It is possible that a tribunal claim may forever alter the relationship between you and your employer. This is why we recommend attempting to conciliate before taking your case to the tribunal. However, if the other party doesn’t want to negotiate, we’re prepared to fight for you
A Settlement Agreement (formerly known as a Compromise Agreement) is an agreement whereby an employee or worker agrees not to pursue certain claims against their employer. Commonly used to record an employee’s terms of departure, where the employee receives a termination payment in return for not pursuing claims against the employer. For the Agreement to be valid and binding, it must be in writing and the employee must receive independent legal advice.
To make a claim to an employment tribunal, the employee must follow specific procedures and time limits. This includes submitting an Early Conciliation form to ACAS and then, if the employee wants to proceed, submitting an application to an Employment Tribunal. The Tribunal will then process the claim, set a serious of Directions and arrange a Tribunal Hearing.
Part-time workers have the right to be treated no less favourably than full-time workers in terms of pay rates, holiday entitlement and access to training and promotion opportunities.
Redundancy is a specific reason for dismissal that occurs when an employer needs to reduce their workforce. Unfair dismissal, on the other hand, refers to a dismissal that is not justified or conducted fairly. If someone is selected unfairly for redundancy, that can lead to an unfair dismissal claim.
Generally, an employer cannot unilaterally change the terms of an employment contract without the employee’s agreement. Any changes should be mutually agreed upon, and if not, it may constitute a breach of contract.
Employment law provides a legal framework that governs the relationship between employers and employees, ensuring fair treatment, defining rights and responsibilities and establishing ways for resolving workplace disputes.