GB LEGAL

Our expert employment advisors in London are here to help support and guide you on employment issues including settlement agreements, contract reviews, unfair dismissal, and harassment in the workplace.

How Our Employment Advisors in London Could Help?*

Over the years we have helped many individuals secure a win against an employer who has acted unfairly. We believe that everyone has the right to a fair contract. This is what motivates our team of employment advisors to work tirelessly advising you, every single day. 

In the UK there has been a sharp rise in the number of employees taking their employer to court and being awarded compensation. To facilitate this, UK employment law has been tightened so there is a universal standard that all employees can expect.

What Services Do Our Employment Advisors Provide?*

At GB Legal, our employment advisors have a wealth of experience and knowledge in advising employees treated unfairly. The services we provide advice for are detailed below:

• Wrongful and unfair dismissal
• Discrimination in the workplace
• Contact breach claims
• All disputes related to bonuses, commission, shares and entitlements
• Employment disputes in regulated sectors, included FCA establishments
• Restrictive covenants, including team moves
• Shareholder rights including for minorities 
• Shares and share options
• Confidentiality and fiduciary duties
• Redundancy 
• Harassment and workplace bullying
• Settlement agreements and negotiations
• Employment tribunal advice

If you would like advice on a matter not listed here, please contact our employment advisors who can provide you with further guidance.

What Are Your Rights Of Employment?*

Your contract should contain the following basic statutory rights, including the right to:

• a written statement of terms of employment within two months of commencing work
• an itemised pay slip
• receive the National Minimum Wage (at least)
• not to have illegal deductions made
• For full time employees, the right to at least four weeks paid holiday every year
• time off for trade union duties
• For employees with more than two years of service, the right to paid time off work if you are being made redundant
• For 16 and 17 year olds, the right to have time off to study
• paid time off for antenatal care
• request flexible working arrangements to care for dependent children or adults
• paid maternity/paternity leave
• unpaid parental leave (for men and women)
• paid adoption leave
• work no more than 48 hours per week (due to Health and Safety regulations)
• weekly and daily rest breaks
• not to be discriminated against
• continue working until the age of 65 at least
• a notice of dismissal
• written reasons of dismissal
• receive compensation if unfairly dismissed
• claim redundancy pay
• not to suffer detriment or dismissal for blowing the whistle on a matter of public concern at a workplace
• For part time workers, the right to the same contractual rights as a comparable full time employee and for fixed term employees, the right to have the same contractual rights as a comparable permanent employee.

These rights apply for the majority of workers regardless of how many hours per week they are contracted to work. However, in some cases, a minimum period of employment must be completed first.

If you believe that your employer has not provided you with your full rights under the law, contact our specialist employment advisors today to arrange a free, initial consultation.