Employment
We provide advice and representation, to employers and to employees, in claims concerning:
- unfair dismissal from work
- harassment, discrimination and victimisation, at work
- unpaid wages and holiday pay
- redundancy
- compromise agreements to end employment contracts
We assist employers to avoid disputes by preparing proper employment contracts, staff handbooks, disciplinary, capability and grievance procedures – each tailored to the specific needs of the business. We also offer a telephone and email service where employers need quick advice on employment rights and procedure.
These are all matters which our Employment Department may be able to help you with. The Department is led by Bill Parry-Davies. Bill has conducted several high value employment disputes concerning victimisation and discrimination. Patrick Spence also specialises in employment law. The firm also has considerable experience in bringing claims in the Employment Tribunal.
What will it cost?
If you are an employer we will give you an estimate of costs at the commencement of any new work and provide regular updates. In some circumstances we may be able to offer a fixed fee for an item of work.
If you are an employee on a low income you may be entitled to Community Legal Services Funding (formerly Legal Aid) with bringing an Employment Tribunal case. However, legal aid funding does not cover representation in the Employment Tribunal. We may be able to provide you with representation at the tribunal under a “No Win – No Fee” agreement or a private funding agreement. Alternatively, we may be able to refer you to the Free Representation Unit, a registered charity which provides free representation in the Employment Tribunal.
If you would like to check whether you are eligible for Community Legal Services Funding to get your claim started you can use the Community Legal Service eligibility calculator or contact the Community Legal Service direct on 0845 608 1122.
If you are not entitled to Public Funding, we will discuss with you other ways of funding your case, including a no win, no fee agreement, using legal expenses insurance or a private finding arrangement. For more details on funding see our funding arrangements page.
How to contact us
You can contact us on 020 7254 6205 or submit an enquiry on our online enquiry form.
