Employment Law

When employment law feels like a maze, we make it clear and simple, no matter your role or your industry.

 

With employment solicitors across the UK, including London and Birmingham, we can support all types of personal employment legal issues.

 

We can also support you if you are an employer who has employment law queries.

Personal employment law services for you

Whether you are facing a personal or professional employment issue, worried about your income, reputation, or future career, our employment law experts can help you get the outcome you need.

  • Employment contracts

    If you need advice on issues related to your employment contract, consultancy agreement, or contract for services, our employment contract solicitors can help.

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  •  Employment disputes

    A dispute with your employer can cause stress, financial loss and reputational harm. Our employment dispute solicitors provide expert guidance and support to help you protect your rights.

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  • Dismissal and redundancy

    Facing dismissal or redundancy can be stressful, especially if it’s unfair or discriminatory. Our solicitors can help you pursue a wrongful or constructive dismissal claim or negotiate an early settlement.

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  • Equality, diversity and discrimination

    If you’ve faced discrimination at work, our employment law solicitors can help you complain and seek compensation.

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  • Harassment & bullying

    If you’ve been bullied or harassed at work, our employment solicitors can advise you on your rights. Whether you need help with a grievance or a discrimination claim, we have the expertise to support you.

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  • Settlement Agreements

    A settlement agreement is a contract where an employee agrees to give up any employment claims against their employer. We have the experience to help you negotiate on the terms and get a good deal for you.

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  • Disciplinary and grievance

    Our professional discipline lawyers can advise and defend you if you are facing (or are at risk of facing) a regulatory investigation or prosecution.

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  • Our Pricing - Employment

    Your costs will depend on the services you require and how your case progresses. For details on fees head over to our Price List.

  • Stress at Work Claims

    Get expert legal support to make a claim against your employer if it failed to take action to reduce your stress and it led to mental and physical health problems.

About Irwin Mitchell

Whether you are facing a personal or professional employment issue, worried about your income, reputation, or future career, our employment law experts can help you get the outcome you need.

We can help you at any stage of your employment:

  • Before you start your job
    We can help you negotiate and review your employment contract, as well as advise on restrictive covenants
  • Disputes while employed
    Including disciplinary and grievance issues. Our team can advise on bullying, harassment, discrimination and family-friendly rights
  • Issues with leaving
    If your employer has unfairly dismissed you, forced you out, or you have been through redundancy, our lawyers can help you negotiate a suitable settlement agreement and severance package
  • Issues post-termination
    Your employment contract and other documents may contain restrictions on your future activity. We can advise on whether these restrictions are enforceable or defend you if a breach of contract claim is made.
  • Business owners 
    If you are a business owner, manager or HR professional, we have a team of business lawyers to help guide through any employee issues. 
     

Here’s where you’ll find us

With solicitors based in locations across the UK, Irwin Mitchell acts as your long-term legal partner, wherever you are based.
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