Employment Law

Our work covers a broad range of employment disputes, providing expert representation and strategic advice. Whether you need an employment law barrister for complex litigation or an employment tribunal barrister for a hearing, our team is equipped to deliver.

We are highly experienced in navigating the complexities of the modern workplace, offering robust advocacy for a diverse range of clients. We understand that employment disputes require not only legal acumen but also a practical, modern approach to achieve realistic and timely solutions.

Nationwide Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Chambers is proud to offer extensive geographic reach. Our employment law barristers cover all Employment Tribunal locations across England, Scotland, and Wales. Furthermore, members of our team regularly accept instructions for hearings in Northern Ireland, ensuring that clients receive top-tier representation regardless of jurisdiction.

Direct Access Instructions Accepted

We offer flexible instruction routes to suit our clients’ needs. In addition to traditional instructions via solicitors, our employment law barristers accept Direct Access instructions from companies and businesses seeking strategic advice or tribunal representation, individuals pursuing or defending claims, internal counsel and in-house legal teams requiring specialist advocacy or advisory support, and public sector organisations managing complex employment disputes.

Unfair Dismissal

We regularly advise and represent clients in claims of unfair dismissal. Our team carefully examines the circumstances surrounding termination, assessing whether a fair reason existed and whether a fair procedure was followed. We handle both straightforward dismissals and complex cases involving constructive dismissal, where an employee resigns in response to a fundamental breach of contract by their employer.

Discrimination in the Workplace

Our barristers have extensive experience dealing with all forms of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. We handle sensitive and complex claims involving age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. This includes direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimisation, as well as failure to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and emerging areas such as philosophical belief discrimination.

Protected Disclosures (Whistleblowing)

We are adept at handling claims involving protected disclosures, commonly known as whistleblowing. These cases often involve high stakes and complex factual matrices. Our team provides expert guidance on whether a disclosure qualifies for protection and pursues or defends claims where an employee has suffered a detriment or dismissal as a result of blowing the whistle.

Unlawful Deduction from Wages

Our work includes resolving disputes over pay, bonuses, and holiday entitlement. We regularly deal with claims for unlawful deduction from wages, ensuring that employees receive their rightful compensation and advising employers on their legal obligations regarding remuneration and recent holiday pay case law.

TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings)

The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) presents significant challenges during business transfers or service provision changes. We offer specialist advice on the application of TUPE, handling claims related to failure to inform and consult, and automatically unfair dismissals connected to a transfer.

Automatically Unfair Dismissal

We handle cases where a dismissal is deemed automatically unfair, regardless of the employee’s length of service. This includes dismissals related to asserting a statutory right, trade union membership or activities, health and safety concerns, and pregnancy or family leave.

In addition to Employment Tribunal proceedings, members of the team are experienced in handling related matters in the County Court and High Court, such as the enforcement of restrictive covenants and claims for breach of contract.