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While employment law allows companies to reduce their staff due to economic constraints, this has to be done in a fair and reasonable manner to be lawful.
We are currently investigating a number of cases where employees have had their contracts terminated with little or no justification.
We are Glasgow Solicitors providing advice on all aspects of Employment Law in Glasgow. Call us today or use our online enquiry form. There’s no obligation. Our employment solicitors will respond to your queries quickly and confidentially.
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The core of our employment law work is in acting for employees and employers in contentious employment situations, including representation in employment tribunals.Â
We advise employees on their legal remedies and their prospects of success should they wish to make a claim to the Employment Tribunal. This usually relates to dismissal or discrimination.
Our basic charging structure is £40 per quarter hour, but at our first meeting with each client we provide a quotation of what you can expect to pay for each piece of work, and we will then provide this quotation in writing.
We can calculate the likely cost based on what we charge for individual pieces of work which we offer, which include the following:
Negotiation
Where employer and employee are in conflict, feelings run high on both sides. The investment each has made in the workplace can generate emotions which can act as an insurmountable barrier to matters being resolved.
We have experience in taking confrontational situations down a different road, and providing a basis for a settlement which avoids the need for litigation which is protracted, expensive and only generates further tension.
We have represented employees and employers in negotiating the terms of severance deals which ultimately removed the threat of further litigation and conflict.
If we can negotiate a severance deal, this is normally put in writing in a Compromise Agreement which both sides sign. The basic structure of these agreements is that the employer will pay the employee a lump sum, but in return will expect the employee to give up his or her right to pursue matters in either Court or an Employment tribunal.
We regularly provide advice to employees who have been presented with such documents on what their rights are. The legal fees for these tend to be met largely by the employer.
Representation
Should negotiation be unsuccessful, the only way an employee can attempt to hold the employer to account is by bringing a claim at the Employment Tribunal. We have experience in lodging claims at the Tribunal for unfair dismissal, breach of contract and discrimination.
Our service covers lodging the required Tribunal documentation, liaising with the Tribunal regarding further procedure and dates, preparing witnesses and negotiating possible settlement. If a hearing is required to resolve matters, we are experienced in conducting litigation.
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Our rates are calculated on the following basis:Â
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(All fees are subject to VAT.)
After being dismissed, many clients are understandably reluctant to commit themselves to paying substantial legal fees. At the same time, the circumstances of their dismissal may well mean there is no time when they need legal advice more.Â
The rules regarding unfair dismissal do not allow employees long to find their feet – any claim has to be lodged within three months of the date of termination, or will be out of time.Â
To assist, we therefore offer the following:Â
The Glasgow Law Practice, Carlton Building
63 Carlton Place , Glasgow,
G5 9TW
The Glasgow Law Practice, Grove HouseÂ
1 Kilmartin Pl, Glasgow, G71 5PH
The Glasgow Law Practice, Cambuslang
The Glasgow Law Practice, Baillieston
