Employment law: support for you as an employee

As an employee, it can sometimes be confusing when you need to know your rights. One reason for this is that employment law legislation is continually updated, so it can be difficult to access accurate information.

Our employment law solicitors can help in situations whilst you are still employed or where you have left employment for whatever reason. We can provide advice from answering one question through to representation at an employment tribunal.

Some common situations you might face include:

• Changes to conditions. Sometimes your conditions of employment change in a way which does not allow you to work any more.
• Discrimination. This could include dismissal for reasons of sex, race, disability or age.
• Dismissal or redundancy. Employers don’t always follow the correct procedures, for example acting without consultation, warnings or notice.
• Compromise agreements. These are not always created or implemented fairly by employers.

In all of these situations, and any other aspect of employment law, we have a team dedicated to ensuring any unfair treatment is addressed on your behalf.

A word about fees

We are often asked whether Legal Aid is available in employment law cases: the answer is that Legal Aid is not available to any employee to cover representation before an Employment Tribunal. However, we may be able to represent you on a contingency fee basis depending on the specific circumstances of your case.

You will find some useful information in the employment section for businesses on this site including the minimum wage, working time regulations and maternity/paternity leave.