Arlingsworth – Employment Law Advice for Individuals and Businesses
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Employment Law Advice for Employees and Employers
Arlingsworth’s employment solicitors in Brighton and London advise both employees and employers on a wide range of workplace matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, grievances, disciplinary issues and settlement agreements. As an SRA-regulated firm, we provide clear, practical advice to help clients understand their position and make informed decisions about the way forward.
Where a workplace dispute cannot be resolved informally, our team can advise on bringing or defending an Employment Tribunal claim, from assessing the available options through to navigating the legal process.
Arlingsworth has been authorised as a legal practice since 2012, with our Brighton office supporting individuals and businesses across the area.
Need Advice About an Employment Law Matter?
Whether you are dealing with a workplace dispute, dismissal, discrimination, redundancy or a settlement agreement, speak to Arlingsworth about your circumstances. Call us or complete the enquiry form and our team will aim to respond within 48 hours.
Unfair Dismissal
For a dismissal to be fair it must be for one of the five potentially fair reasons in the Employment Rights Act 1996 (conduct, capability, redundancy, breach of a statutory restriction or “some other substantial reason”). The employer must follow a fair procedure and the decision to dismiss must be within the range of reasonable responses open to an employer. If you feel your employer hasn’t met these conditions, talk to our employment lawyers.
Discrimination
Discrimination can take many forms within the work place. The Equality Act 2010 is concerned with discrimination and harassment in respect of “protected characteristics” such as age, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation etc. If an employer unlawfully discriminates against or harasses a job applicant or employee, it will be liable for its actions. Arlingsworth’s employment lawyers can help both employees and employers with cases of discrimination.
Redundancy
Redundancy encompasses three types of situation: business closure, workplace closure, and reduction of workforce. The dismissal of an employee will be by reason of redundancy if it is “wholly or mainly attributable to” the employer ceasing or intending to cease to carry on the business for the purposes of which the employee was employed by it, ceasing or intending to cease to carry on that business in the place where the employee was so employed or having a reduced requirement for employees to carry out work of a particular kind.
Breaches of Contract
The terms of an employment contract are the rights and obligations that bind an employer and employee to a contract. They can be expressed, implied or incorporated from other sources. If a party breaches their obligations, under one or more of the terms of their employment contract, then it may be possible for our employment lawyers to take action and seek appropriate remedies. This also applies to wrongful and constructive dismissal.
Settlement Agreements
A settlement agreement is a good way of avoiding costly court action. A settlement agreement is a written agreement, regulated by statute, whereby an employee agrees to waive their right to pursue employment tribunal claims against a current or former employer. Arlingsworth can help both employees and employers to reach a fair and stress-free compromise.
Employment law solicitors advise on workplace issues including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, settlement agreements, grievances, disciplinary matters, breach of contract and Employment Tribunal claims. They can also help negotiate disputes and explain the legal options available.
You should consider speaking to an employment law solicitor as soon as a workplace problem could affect your rights, employment or business. Early advice can help clarify your position and may prevent the dispute from becoming more serious.
The time needed depends on the complexity of the matter and whether it can be resolved through negotiation or requires an Employment Tribunal. Some disputes may be settled relatively quickly, while more complex claims can take several months.
Yes. Employment solicitors can advise both employees and employers on workplace disputes, contracts, redundancy, settlement agreements, discrimination and Employment Tribunal matters.
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