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Employment Law Solicitors in York

Our specialist employment law solicitors in York have much experience providing employment law advice. We can assist both employees and employers and have an excellent reputation in this legal area, having assisted a diverse range of clients, including those in complex situations.

We appreciate that certain employment law matters can be stressful, whether you are an employee that’s been mistreated by an employer, or a business struggling to settle an employment law dispute. Our team will always provide empathetic advice and constructive assistance, reducing stress from the associated processes as far as possible.

Our specialist employment law solicitors can help with all areas of employment law, including:

Get in touch with our employment law solicitors in York today

To discuss your employment law requirements, please get in touch. From our offices in both Hull and York, we support clients in the region and the North, as well as across the rest of the UK.

Call us in York on 01904 625790.  Alternatively, you can fill in our contact form and one of our lawyers specialising in employment law will get back to you.

Our employment law expertise

Settlement Agreements

Our solicitors specialising in employment law can provide comprehensive support with settlement agreements. These were formerly known as compromise agreements, and are used to end an employment contract, on mutually agreed terms between the employee and the employer.

If your employer has offered you a settlement agreement, or if you are an employer looking to offer a settlement agreement, we can offer legal advice on the terms, and assist you to negotiate towards a favourable outcome.

Our solicitors can assist employees to secure redundancy payments or compensation, as well as helping employees or employers to establish confidentiality matters. Regardless of any difficult circumstances, we can help you to request a reference from your employer.

Disciplinary procedures

If employees have committed misconduct, or gross misconduct, employers will need to move forward with a disciplinary process. These processes can be delicate, and to protect yourself from employment claims, legal assistance is recommended.

To discuss your needs today, contact our employment law solicitors in York.

Employment contracts and policies

In order to run a successful business, it is important that you have policies and contracts that are clearly drafted. These documents support employers to govern the relationships between them and their staff.

Our solicitors can help employers to draft all manner of policies, including:

  • Policies for absence and sickness
  • Policies for equality and diversity
  • Policies for grievances and disciplinary processes
  • Health and safety reviews
  • Equal opportunities
  • Whistleblowing
  • Flexible working

Unfair dismissal

Under UK employment law, if an employer would like to dismiss an employee, they need a fair reason for doing so. Where an employer has dismissed an employee without a valid reason, or they have not adhered to the correct processes, the employee will have the grounds for an unfair dismissal claim.

If you are an employer and one of your employees has raised an unfair dismissal claim against you, we can defend your claim, assisting you to work towards the best outcome for your business.

We also have experience helping employees with unfair dismissal cases, including those in complex situations.

Redundancy and pay

Our employment law solicitors in York can help employers who need to make employees redundant. When doing so, it is important to follow the correct employment law procedures, to protect your legal interests. Where employees seek to raise claims against employers, we can offer robust assistance to defend these.

Alternatively if you are made redundant, our employment law solicitors in York can provide specialist assistance to help individuals facing redundancy.

We can offer advice on what you can expect throughout the redundancy process, as well as reviewing the redundancy documentation presented by your employer. Our solicitors can establish whether you may have the option to raise a claim against your employer, or appeal.

Discrimination

Experiencing discrimination in the workplace can be incredibly distressing, and in many instances, may require legal intervention. Under the Equality Act 2020, there are nine protected characteristics including disability, age, gender reassignment, race, sex, civil partnership or marriage, maternity and pregnancy, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

If you’re facing discrimination in the work place, and you are unsure of how to proceed, please get in touch with our expert solicitors at Rollits. We can help you to raise a claim against your employer, whilst protecting your legal rights.

At the same time, we can help companies who need to defend themselves in discrimination claims. After a careful review of your position, we can provide an honest view of your outlook, and help you work towards resolving matters as quickly as possible.

Bullying and harassment

Experiencing harassment or bullying in the workplace can be incredibly distressing, and if you are in this position, you may be unaware of your legal rights and how to proceed.

Our expert employment law solicitors for employees can assist you to raise a grievance or prepare for a grievance meeting. If appropriate, we can help you with negotiations with your employer, or to pursue a claim against them.

Where employers are facing bullying and harassment claims, it is important that they have robust legal representation. Our employment law solicitors in York can provide this, helping employers to protect their rights, and solve matters fast.

We always approach every case with sensitivity, helping you to feel at ease. For more information, please contact our solicitors specialising in employment law.

Constructive dismissal

Constructive dismissal refers to a situation where an employee feels that they must resign, because there is no other option. If you are in this predicament, and you need support, our expert solicitors can assist you to pursue a constructive dismissal claim, and secure compensation.

There are many situations that may result in a constructive dismissal claim, for example, if an individual has felt the necessity to resign in any of these circumstances:

  • Where an employee is being bullied or harassed in the workplace, and their employer has done nothing to intervene
  • The employer has not paid the employee
  • They have been demoted without a valid reason
  • The employer has made inappropriate adjustments to the employee’s working conditions

Employees and employers who need assistance with constructive dismissal claims are advised to contact our specialist employment law solicitors in York.

General employment law advice

Regardless of the employment law issue that you need support with, our specialist can provide comprehensive support. Other general issues that we can assist with include:

  • Employment contract advice, for example, making changes to your contract, or reviewing terms if necessary.
  • Legal advice regarding flexible working, and support to make a request for flexible working
  • Advice concerning job offers and recruitment processes
  • TUPE transfers
  • Restructuring
  • Whistleblowing

Why choose our employment law solicitors?

Our legal firm have developed a fantastic reputation thanks to the talented and dedicated solicitors in our teams. Our solicitors are empathetic, friendly, and practical, using their specialist knowledge to guide clients towards the most favourable outcome.

With 180 years of legal experience behind us, when you choose Rollits, you’ll benefit from our extensive knowledge and expertise. Our team provides bespoke advice regarding employment law, always communicating in a simple manner, without excessive legal terminology that may confuse matters.

Our employment law solicitors’ fees

Our employment law solicitors in York offer competitive prices for support and advice, reflecting the high-quality service on offer. Our fees largely depend on the legal issue that you need help with, and the expertise your matter requires.

At Rollits we do not provide free initial legal advice, for instance Legal Aid, nor handle matters on a No Win, No Fee basis. However, if you have legal expenses insurance, our team may be able to offer representation if your insurer offers this.

Get in touch with our employment law solicitors in York

To discuss your employment law requirements, please get in touch. From our offices in both Hull and York, we support clients in the region and the North, as well as across the rest of the UK.

Call us in York on 01904 625790.  Alternatively, you can fill in our contact form and one of our lawyers specialising in employment law will get back to you.