Employment
If you are having problems at work, you may need legal advice and assistance. We use our expertise to achieve the best possible outcome for you in all the circumstances.
Equality is at the heart of all we do here at LSA.
We use the law to effect change, and we aim to highlight current issues arising in employment cases in Scotland.
What we do:
LSA provides legal advice and representation across all aspects of employment law, including:
- grievances
- disciplinary action
- contractual disputes
- wage entitlements
- holiday entitlement
- changes to terms and conditions
- redundancy
- unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal
- restrictive covenants
- settlement agreements
- taking a claim to the Employment Tribunal
We can assist you with a claim of unlawful discrimination at work because of any protected characteristic. The 9 protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010 are:
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
What you can expect from us:
We will listen to you and discuss the options using clear, jargon-free language. If we agree to represent you, we shall provide you with ongoing legal advice and assistance, up to and including representation at the Employment Tribunal.
The Employment Project is delivered by the Legal Services Agency through funding provided by the National Lottery Community Fund.
"Thank you so much for all your invaluable help and guidance during what has been a difficult time with my now former employer. That case is now concluded with the settlement arrived at via ACAS. I could have however not have got there without you and your measured and kind advice and the time you took to scrutinise my documents and to offer counsel. I would like to extend my thanks to all the staff in LSA who have taken my phone calls, but most of all, my gratitude to you personally is unlimited."
- Happy client
WE HELP WITH...
OUR GUIDE
If you experience a problem at work, it is important to try and sort it out. What is the best option for you will depend on all of the circumstances.
This guide will provide an overview of these options, and signpost additional resources and organisations who may be able to provide further information and assistance.
Our Employment Team
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If you need help with an issue in an area we assist with click the link to make an appointment with one of our solicitors.