The threat of disciplinary action has a significant impact on your ability to do your job. Whether it’s allegations of misconduct, poor performance or absenteeism, we can provide support and advice to help you prepare for the meeting. We’ll also guide you through the whole process ensuring your employer is following the correct procedures. If it becomes necessary, we can also help you put together any appeal against your employer’s decision, advising you on an Employment Tribunal claim.

It can be difficult to complain to your employer about a situation at work. It takes strength and confidence to speak up no matter what the issue you’re experiencing. We’ve worked with clients, giving them advice on pay or working arrangements, work related stress, discrimination, bullying or harassment complaints and health and safety issues. Our team is here to help you deal with the grievance formally or informally – explaining the process, drafting your letter and reviewing your employer’s response.

The law relating to family rights has changed a great deal over the last couple of years. Employees are now entitled to a wide range of enhanced rights and benefits. These are available to mothers and fathers as shared parental leave. In addition to leave following a birth parents now have the right to request flexible working and take time off to care for dependants in the event of an emergency.  

If you’re considering disclosing wrongdoing or dangerous practices in your place of work, it’s important that you take legal advice before, rather than after, the event in order to maximise your chances of being protected. However, if you’ve already made the disclosure and feel you’ve suffered unfair treatment as a result, then you could be entitled to make a claim against your employers.