Employment solicitors in Leeds

Leeds is the considered the financial capital of the north of England, and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Leeds is consequently a major employment centre for the surrounding districts, including 112,000 people employed in the city’s financial and business sectors. The manufacturing, media and communications industries are also major employers. Leeds employment solicitors are therefore well placed to advise both employees and employers on employment matters within these industries as well as a broad range of other business types. Particular industries may have industry-specific employment legislation, such as governing minimum wages and conditions of employment. It is important to get advice from a solicitor who is knowledgeable and experienced in employment law.

The banking and services sector is particularly vulnerable to the economic changes of recent times. If restructuring or redundancies are being implemented in your workplace it is a good idea to get some legal advice. Leeds employment solicitors can advise you on the redundancy process to ensure that your employer is following their legal obligations. If it looks like you will be made redundant, Leeds employment solicitors can examine your employment contract, statute law, and the circumstances of your employment, including your age, salary and length of employment, to determine what your entitlements are. If you are offered a compromise agreement you must have solicitor advise you on it in order to make it legally binding. Leeds employment solicitors are experienced in advising on compromise agreements and can provide a cost-effective service.

If you need to attend an employment tribunal, the Leeds Employment Tribunal Service is located at: 4th Floor, City Exchange, 11 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 5ES.

If you would like to obtain legal advice on employment, Contact Law can put you in touch with local specialist Leeds employment solicitors free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local Leeds employment solicitors please call us at 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.

Last Updated on 25/11/2011