This area covers rights and protections for workers in England—encompassing minimum standards, the relationship between workers and employers, and remedies when those rights are breached. A solicitor practises in this field by advising on or pursuing claims related to workplace rights, drafting and reviewing contracts or statements of terms, handling grievances, and representing clients in employment tribunals or courts when disputes arise over pay, discrimination, unlawful deduction of wages, or unfair treatment. The work is shaped by statutory frameworks such as the Employment Rights Act and the Equality Act, and by developments in how tribunals and courts interpret these rights.
Where a solicitor protects your position
The act or decision that protects the client's position includes the timely progression of an employment claim, the correct application of statutory rights (such as minimum pay and protection from unlawful deductions), and the pursuit of remedies before employment tribunals or courts. These outcomes are time-sensitive and can affect pay, status at work, and future employment opportunities, making prompt, properly argued action crucial.
