Commercial employment work covers disputes arising between employers and employees over contracts, rights and disciplinary or redundancy decisions. A solicitor in this area handles unfair dismissal or constructive dismissal claims, harassment or discrimination complaints, and issues around employment contracts, restrictive covenants and TUPE transfers. They draft and respond to tribunal or court documents, prepare witness statements, negotiate settlements, advise on disciplinary and grievance procedures, and assist with redundancy consultations and post-termination restrictions. The work is shaped by statutory regimes, case law, and ongoing employment guidance from bodies like ACAS and the courts.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles the drafting of statements of claim and defence, witness statements, settlement agreements and compromise negotiations, as well as applications for interim relief or protective orders. They manage procedural steps across tribunals and courts, interpret statutory rights such as unfair dismissal, TUPE, and discrimination provisions, and coordinate with HR and payroll to ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and remedies.
