When work isn’t working out.
The employment law expertise you need.
When the relationship between employer and employee is troubled or breaks down, the effect can be demoralising for the individual and may be disruptive for the employer.
If you need to bring or defend an employment tribunal claim, our employment law experts have considerable experience of representing both employees and employers in the tribunal. As panel solicitors for the UK’s biggest trade union, Unite, our employment solicitors have particular expertise in representing employees in tribunal claims, as well as dealing with appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal and to the Court of Session.
Over many years, we have successfully dealt with:
- Collective employment issues, including industrial action, trade union recognition, collective bargaining and protective awards
- Constructive dismissal
- Contracts of employment, procedures, policies and handbooks
- Disciplinary issues
- Discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or age
- Equal pay disputes
- Grievance issues
- Holiday pay issues
- Maternity and paternity rights
- Privacy, data protection and protection of confidential information
- Redundancy and business reorganisations
- Settlement agreements
- Stress, bullying and harassment at work
- TUPE transfers
- Unlawful deductions from wages
- Unfair dismissal
- Whistle-blower protection
- Wrongful dismissal
If you need guidance or assistance on any employment issue, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Allan McDougall
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What our clients say
- Alice Bowman represented me in my employment law case in what was a stressful time. I was pleased and impressed by how Alice worked hard on my case. She was professionally knowledgeable and kept me updated with the ongoing progress. Her advice was of sound judgement. Alice is a good asset to Allan McDougall Solicitors, and I would most certainly work with her again. Well recommended.
M.H.
- Alice Bowman is clearly experienced and knowledgeable. She communicated punctually, fully and respectfully. I felt confident and secure with Alice's advice and input.
R.K.
- I was in a lot of communication with Alice Bowman.
VERY impressive knowledge of litigation.She is a credit to your firm
F.O.