Employment law solicitors
We provide advice on rights arising in the workplace, helping with aspects including grievances, discrimination, bonus disputes, termination of employment, unfair dismissal and settlement agreements.
Overview
Employment law advice for employees
We provide advice on rights arising in the workplace, helping with grievances, whistleblowing, equality, discrimination and bonus disputes, through to rights arising from the termination of employment, constructive dismissal, unfair dismissal, including on exits by way of settlement agreements (also known as compromise agreements or redundancy agreements).
Our Employment Lawyers are experienced in advising employees on settlement agreements in a wide variety of situations, including redundancy, ill-health and performance management. We will advise you on the terms and effect of the settlement agreement and our advice can include negotiating any payments offered and/or the terms of the agreement.
With offices across Scotland in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso, Elgin & Shetland our employment team will be happy to help with your employment issues. Employment law is UK-wide and we can help you even if your employer is based elsewhere in the UK.
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THE TEAM
Our award-winning team of specialist employment lawyers advise on every aspect of employment law.
“I have dealt with Harper Macleod for over ten years and have nothing but respect and admiration for the firm. I also use them for my own personal legal matters as I have total confidence in their professionalism and in the quality of their staff and advice.”
“Bruce Caldow has extensive experience in this area of law, and is well regarded within the profession. He is an effective and resourceful negotiator who sees through legal difficulties to find the best solutions for his clients.”
“Lorna Davis is a dedicated professional who gives 110% to her clients. She is tenacious and fearless in litigation and never takes the easy options unless they are the best ones. She is intelligent, hardworking and a good team player and enjoys excellent relations with her extensive client base.”
“Lorna Davis provides a clear and concise advice, whilst fully understanding the commercial implications.”
“Scott Milligan is a very knowledgeable partner who will provide very impactful advice that is reasonable in understanding the business stance and highlights risk in any employment law issue.”
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CONTACT US
Call us for free on 0330 159 5555 or complete our online form below to submit your enquiry or arrange a call back.