Employment Law Solicitors for Employees

Employment law services we provide

We handle every type of workplace dispute across all sectors. Each case gets a dedicated employment law specialist who understands how these issues affect real people and their families.

• Unfair dismissal claims – When you’re dismissed unfairly, we challenge it and secure compensation for your losses. Unfair dismissal happens when employers don’t follow proper procedures, lack genuine reasons, or when decisions fall outside reasonable responses. We examine disciplinary procedures, investigation quality, and whether your employer followed ACAS codes. Our unfair dismissal solicitors have secured substantial compensation for clients dismissed for automatically unfair reasons, including whistleblowing and health and safety complaints. We understand the financial and emotional impact of losing your job unfairly and work to get maximum compensation for lost earnings, future losses, and distress caused. 
  
• Workplace discrimination cases – Discrimination at work is illegal and devastating. We handle all protected characteristics – age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation. Our discrimination lawyers understand both direct discrimination and indirect discrimination. We also tackle harassment and victimisation cases. Discrimination can be subtle – missed promotions, exclusion from training, or creating hostile environments. We work with medical experts to assess psychological impact and secure compensation for injury to feelings, career damage, and financial losses.
• Constructive dismissal claims – When employers make work unbearable, forcing you to resign, that’s constructive dismissal. We hold employers accountable and get you proper compensation. Constructive dismissal requires proving your employer fundamentally breached your contract through bullying, harassment, unsafe conditions, or failure to address serious problems. Common scenarios include workplace bullying, sudden demotion, removal of benefits, or ignoring health and safety concerns. Our constructive dismissal specialists understand these cases are emotionally draining and require strong evidence to succeed.
• Redundancy disputes – Redundancy must follow strict procedures. We check these are followed and ensure fair compensation. Genuine redundancy requires businesses to close, relocate, or need fewer employees. We examine selection criteria, consultation periods, and alternative role considerations. Employers must consult meaningfully and use fair selection methods. We challenge discriminatory selection, inadequate consultation, and situations where redundancy disguises other dismissal reasons.
• Unpaid wages and holiday pay – We recover what you’re owed quickly whilst pursuing additional compensation. This includes salary arrears, overtime, commission, bonuses, and holiday pay under Working Time Regulations. We handle minimum wage breaches, unauthorised deductions, and complex calculation disputes. Our wages specialists understand different payment structures and can pursue claims against employers, agencies, and umbrella companies.
• Whistleblowing protection – Reporting wrongdoing takes courage. We protect you from retaliation and ensure proper legal protection. Whistleblowing covers disclosing criminal activity, regulatory breaches, health and safety dangers, or cover-ups. We advise on disclosure procedures, protect against victimisation, and pursue compensation when employers retaliate. Our whistleblowing specialists have protected NHS workers, financial services employees, and public sector staff across the East Midlands.
• Employment contract disputes – We challenge unfair restrictive covenants, non-compete clauses, and unreasonable contract terms. Many restrictive covenants are unenforceable if too broad in scope, duration, or geographic area. We examine garden leave provisions, client contact restrictions, and confidentiality requirements whilst protecting career progression rights.
• Workplace harassment claims – Harassment creates hostile environments and damages careers. We stop inappropriate behaviour and secure compensation. This covers sexual harassment, racial abuse, disability-related comments, and bullying that creates intolerable conditions. Our harassment specialists work sensitively with clients whilst building strong cases supported by witness evidence.

Our employment law process

We handle your case systematically whilst providing support throughout this difficult period.

1. Case assessment
   We examine your situation thoroughly, understanding what happened and assessing realistic prospects. You’ll know your legal rights, available options, and likely outcomes from the start. We explain relevant employment law, potential compensation levels, and tribunal procedures clearly whilst providing honest advice about prospects.
2. Evidence building 
   Strong cases need solid evidence. We help compile employment contracts, correspondence, witness statements, and medical evidence. We work systematically to preserve crucial evidence whilst ensuring nothing important gets overlooked. This includes electronic records and witness memories that might otherwise disappear.
3. Strategy development
   Every case needs the right approach. Whether negotiating early settlement, using grievance procedures, or proceeding to tribunal, we develop strategies tailored to your circumstances. We consider alternative dispute resolution, tactical timing, and presentation strategies whilst keeping you informed throughout.
4. Results-driven resolution
   We work relentlessly to achieve excellent outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or tribunal representation. Our priority is securing maximum compensation whilst ensuring workplace issues are properly addressed. We handle settlement negotiations, tribunal preparation, and enforcement to ensure you receive everything you’re entitled to.

Why choose Nelsons employment law solicitors?

Ready to protect your employment rights? Get expert employment law advice today on 0800 024 1976 or via our online enquiry form. Offices in Leicester, Nottingham and Derby.