Much of our lives is spent at work. When grievances and issues arise, there can be serious implications legally, financially and emotionally. If you are facing issues at work, whether you have been treated unfairly, dismissed, or are in dispute with your employer, our employment solicitors provide clear, strategic advice to protect your position and achieve the best possible outcome.
Laws are in place to ensure employees’ and workers’ rights are protected and enforced to avoid unfair treatment in the workplace. Specifically, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 makes significant changes to employees’ rights and is being brought into force in stages throughout 2026 and 2027.
What does an employment solicitor do?
If problems do arise, you need dedicated employment law solicitors to advise on the best way to proceed. With a commercial and pragmatic approach, our dedicated employment solicitors at B P Collins can provide support and comprehensive advice to employees across all areas of employment law, whatever your employment situation.
Our employee advice services
- Advice for senior executives
We regularly act for employees at every stage of their careers, from senior leaders and executives to professionals and individuals navigating complex workplace issues in London, the Thames Valley and nationwide. - Bonuses and bonus disputes
In practice, the distinction between a contractual and non-contractual bonus may not be so clear-cut. Bonus disputes arise when an employee receives a bonus which is less than they expected or when they don’t receive a bonus at all. - Data subject access requests
Employers handle vast amounts of employee personal data. Employees can access this data by making a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR), which can often be quite revealing. - Discrimination claims
Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms and can have a profound impact on an individual’s career, wellbeing and opportunities. Our experienced employment solicitors can provide sensitive, practical advice and help you understand the protections available to you under the law. - Employment contracts
The most important document governing your relationship with your employer which includes your salary, bonuses, notice and holiday. We recommend that before signing a new employment contract, you arrange to have it reviewed. - Employment tribunal claims
When workplace concerns cannot be resolved informally, bringing a claim before an employment tribunal may be appropriate. Our specialist employment solicitors provide clear, strategic advice and representation at every stage of the process. - Flexible working
The law provides employees with important rights in relation to flexible working requests, but navigating the process can sometimes be challenging. Our specialist employment solicitors offer expert guidance on flexible working arrangements, helping clients understand their legal position and achieve outcomes that support both their professional and personal needs. - Parental rights
Parental rights in the workplace continue to evolve. Our experienced team of employment solicitors understand that balancing work and family responsibilities can be challenging. We can support and advise you on the policies and practices needed to ensure parents in the workplace are supported. - Post-termination restrictions and restrictive covenants
Post-termination restrictions, often referred to as restrictive covenants, are provisions commonly included in employment contracts that may continue to apply after employment ends. These clauses are designed to protect legitimate business interests, but they must be carefully drafted and proportionate to be enforceable. - Redundancy
Facing redundancy can be an uncertain and stressful experience. Our experienced employment solicitors provide clear, practical advice to employees at every stage of the redundancy process, helping them understand their rights and ensuring that any process is carried out in accordance with the law. - Settlement agreements
We have successfully negotiated settlement agreements for individuals at every stage of their careers, helping individuals achieve the best possible outcome. From career-defining opportunities to challenging workplace transitions, our expertise includes settlement agreements, exit packages, share options and restrictive covenants. - Unfair dismissal and wrongful termination
Unfair dismissal is when the employer does not have a good reason for dismissing you, or they have not followed the company’s formal disciplinary or dismissal process. There are exceptions to this rule, but our solicitors can guide you through this stressful time and protect your rights. - Whistleblowing
Workers may encounter situations where they need to report wrongdoing in their workplace. The UK’s whistleblowing legislation is designed to encourage workers to report wrongdoing without fear of retaliation. - Workplace disputes, harassment and grievances
Having someone on your side who is experienced at dealing with workplace disputes, grievances, victims of malicious grievances and bullying and harassment in the workplace, such as one of our employee lawyers, can be invaluable to getting a good outcome.
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Why choose B P Collins as your employment solicitors?
Although litigation is often seen as a last resort, sometimes it is necessary to vindicate your rights. With over 60 years of experience in employment law, we’re consistently ranked by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for the strength of our employment practice.
Our employee solicitors have successfully represented employees, workers, contractors and partners in the Employment Tribunals for all types of claims, from disability discrimination and unfair dismissal to unlawful deduction of wages and breach of contract. We are focused on protecting your interests and guiding you through what can often be a complex and stressful process.
The employment solicitors at B P Collins are also members of the Employment Lawyers Association.
Price and service transparency
We pride ourselves on achieving the best possible and most cost effective outcomes for our clients, be that through pursuing a strike out of some or all of a claim or defence or negotiating an appropriate settlement.
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Contact our employee advice solicitors today
From our offices based in London, Thame and Gerrards Cross, our experienced and empathetic employment lawyers can work directly with you wherever needed. Contact us now in confidence on 01753 889995 or enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk.
