Employment Law

Whether you're an employee facing unfair treatment or an employer seeking clear, practical guidance, we can help.

Our Direct Access Employment Law service gives you fast, professional advice without the need for a solicitor.

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Direct access to specialist employment barristers

Employment law evolves rapidly. By working directly with a barrister who practises exclusively in employment law, you receive advice from a lawyer who is immersed in the latest case law, statutory changes, and tribunal trends.

Expert representation at employment tribunal hearings

If your matter proceeds to the Employment Tribunal or appeal, your barrister will:

  • Present your case persuasively

  • Cross-examine witnesses effectively

  • Challenge the opposing case with confidence

  • Ensure the tribunal has a clear understanding of your legal arguments

All areas of employment law covered

We offer advice, drafting and representation in all areas of employment law, including:

For Employees

  • Unfair dismissal

  • Disciplinary hearings

  • ADR

  • Whistleblowing

  • Redundancy and redundancy consultation

  • Workplace discrimination (sex, race, disability, age, sexuaL orientation and religion or belief)

  • Harassment and victimisation

  • Equal Pay

  • Contract issues, restrictive covenants & settlement agreements

  • Wage disputes and unlawful deductions

  • Negotiating exits and severance packages

 

For Employers

  • Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and handbooks

  • Defending Employment Tribunal claims

  • Managing disciplinaries, grievances and performance issues

  • Redundancy processes and restructuring

  • Equality and discrimination compliance

  • Settlement agreements and negotiated exits

  • Mediation and early dispute resolution

Fast turnaround for urgent workplace issues

Direct Access enables you to instruct a barrister quickly, often at short notice, and on terms that suit your needs. This can be particularly valuable where:

  • A disciplinary hearing is imminent

  • A settlement opportunity arises

  • A tight tribunal deadline must be met

Direct Access removes the need to instruct a solicitor first. This makes high-level legal expertise accessible even for individuals and smaller organisations.

Cost-effective legal support

Get fast, professional employment law advice

Contact us today to discuss your issue in confidence and find out how we can support you.

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Employment Law FAQs

  • Employees can bring several types of employment and discrimination claims, including:

    • Unfair dismissal

    • Constructive dismissal

    • Discrimination

    • Victimisation

    • Harassment

    • Employers failing to provide terms of employment, payslips, or notice pay

  • Unfair dismissal happens when an employer fires someone in a way that’s legally “unfair.” A dismissal is generally considered fair if it’s because of:

    • The employee’s ability or qualifications for the job

    • The employee’s conduct

    • Redundancy

    • Legal reasons preventing continued employment (e.g., loss of residency)

    Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee quits because the employer has seriously broken the employment contract. The breach has to be so serious that quitting is justified. Importantly, the employee can’t accept the breach if they later want to bring a claim.

  • The law protects people based on:

    • Race

    • Sex or gender

    • Gender reassignment

    • Age

    • Disability

    • Sexual orientation

  • If you are made redundant, you may be entitled to:

    • Statutory redundancy pay

    • Advance notice of redundancy

    • Consultation with your employer

    • Alternative job offers, if available

    Understanding redundancy rights ensures you receive fair treatment and all legally required benefits.

  • To file a claim, you typically submit a formal complaint online or via official forms within the statutory deadline. Claims can cover unfair dismissal, discrimination, unpaid wages, or redundancy disputes. Legal guidance is recommended to navigate the tribunal process successfully.