Employees

Employee rights have increased dramatically in the last few years and there are many rights you probably did not know about.

• To claim for unfair dismissal you normally need to have had 12 months' service. (However, there are many exceptions.) The Government is proposing to increase this limit to two years.

• The compensation limit for unfair dismissal is £68,400 ( from 1 February 2011 ).

• For discrimination and some other claims, there is no upper limit.

• There is a 3 month time limit for making most employment claims. The rules are very complicated, but the key point is to contact us immediately - do not delay, as it this could affect your claim.

• You can still claim even if you were partly at fault.

• We can represent you through to your tribunal and beyond. We deal with all paperwork and represent you at the hearing.

• We operate a 'no win, no fee' service in suitable cases.

• Alternatively, if you prefer, we are happy to charge by the hour in the usual way.

Always call us or email us first and we'll help you decide what to do