Employment Law for Employees
Whether you have a potential employment tribunal claim, seek clarification on a work-related problem or need independent advice on a settlement agreement, we can help. We are Cambridge employment solicitors serving the whole country. Call Cambridge Legal on 01223 776200 or email enquiries@cambridgelegal.co.uk
Knowing your legal rights gives you power. There is no reason to be helpless. Whatever your needs as an employee, authoritative employment law advice will maximise your chances of a favourable outcome.
We can help you with all aspects of employment law. The following are common areas of concern.
Grievances and Disciplinary matters – How to resolve difficulties at work: having grievances properly addressed, and advice on how best to deal with disciplinary action against you including investigatory meetings. If your career is on the line, would you like some strategic advice?
Unfair Dismissal – Were you dismissed for fair reasons and in the right way? Were you paid for your full notice period? What about your unused holiday entitlement? Can you claim compensation? Did you get a reference?
Discrimination – Are you being targeted and treated badly become of your age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or marital status? Are you being treated less favourably than others?
Whistleblowing – Have you been subjected to a detriment or even dismissed as a result of bringing a health & safety issue or information about wrongdoing to your employer’s attention?
Your Employment Contract – Understanding your rights, whether or not you have a written employment contract; how to obtain written terms upon request; and what to do if your employer makes unlawful changes to your terms of employment.
Family and Flexible Working Rights – Advice on your rights to maternity, paternity and parental leave, special leave for adoption, and flexible working hours.
Access to your personal information and personnel files – Obtaining information stored about you that may be damaging your career. How to compel your employer or former employer to correct inaccurate records.
Bullying and Harassment – How to stop bullying and harassment and prevent abuse.
Holidays and Sickness – Are you being put under unreasonable pressure as a result of sickness or absence from work? Are you receiving the paid annual leave to which you are entitled?
Restrictive covenants and confidentiality – What restrictions can your employer impose on you during and after your employment? Are they enforceable?
References – How to find out what your former employers are saying about you, and what you can do to ensure that they do not damage your future prospects. Would you like us to negotiate a reference for you?
Settlement Agreements (compromise agreements) If you need good independent advice on a settlement agreement, look no further. We can advise on the settlement terms and negotiate for you, if required.
Representation – We can represent you in employment tribunals and the civil courts. We aim to win in tribunal and have a good track record. We can also organise independent trade union representation for you at grievance or disciplinary hearings.
For employment solicitors in Cambridge, call Cambridge Legal on 01223 776200 or email enquiries@cambridgelegal.co.uk
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