This area covers workplace rights and disputes between employees and employers, including contracts, pay, dismissals, discrimination, harassment, and changes to terms of employment. A solicitor in this field handles issues such as drafting or negotiating settlements, reviewing and drafting employment contracts, conducting internal grievance and disciplinary procedures, advising on redundancy and TUPE transfers, and representing clients in court or in tribunals on issues like unfair dismissal, equalities claims, and wrongful deductions. They also advise on whistleblowing, unlawful deductions from wages, and post-employment restrictions.
Where a solicitor protects your position
The key decisions involve deadlines and potentially irreversible steps, such as filing for unfair dismissal or discrimination claims, negotiating settlements, or resisting or enforcing a tribunal or court order. A solicitor provides guidance on the relevant remedies, procedural requirements, and how to protect a client’s position through appropriate applications, evidence gathering, and documentation.
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