Including, but not exclusively, race, gender and sexual orientation.
Many dismissal claims also include a discrimination element. Employers are often more worried about the discrimination aspect of such claims than the dismissal claim itself. Discrimination claims do not require a minimum length of employment and so it can be made related to a dismissal where the employee cannot claim for unfair dismissal, because they have not been employed for 2 years.
Wrongful dismissal concerns your employment contract being broken by your employer
Harassment is any unwanted conduct that violates your dignity or creates a hostile and humiliating workplace.
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employee and employer where both parties mutually agree to terminate the employment relationship and contractually agree not to make any future claims against each other.
Whistleblowing is the act of raising concerns in the workplace or having ‘blown the whistle’ on an employer’s wrongdoings.
It is a UK law whereby the employer must inform staff and automatically transfer employment contracts, including pay and term, to the new employer.
Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
Hal is the managing partner and head of dispute resolution. He has a wide range of expertise gained from over 30 years of experience in numerous areas of practice, including commercial and general litigation, inheritance disputes, employment, family law and immigration.
Partner and Head of Corporate
Harender is an experienced partner and head of the corporate department, having acted on corporate and commercial matters for over 20 years. Harender previously headed up the corporate team of the London office of a national firm, before joining us in 2012. Harender prides herself on long term client relationships and offering clear, user-friendly advice through her personable approach.
Partner and Head of Employment
Elliot is a seasoned litigator in the employment field, able to represent high profile clients in the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”), High Court and Court of Appeal. Elliot’s legal practice consists of all manner of Equality Act claims (discrimination, victimisation, harassment, equal pay etc) and whistleblowing claims including automatic unfair dismissal and detriment claims. He can also advise and represent in Unfair Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal, Constructive Dismissal and Breach of Contract Claims.
Associate - Employment and Disputes
Emily Iveson joined the firm in October 2023, starting her training contract in May 2024, working in the litigation, family and employment departments. Emily has now completed her training and qualified as a solicitor, working across the employment and disputes teams.
Consultant – Dispute Resolution, Employment & Family Law
Nadia’s practice represents a broad cross-section of the kind of legal services that most businesses and individuals typically need, regardless of industry sector or client profile, with a particular focus on dispute resolution.
If you think you’re being overlooked for promotion despite strong performance, if you’re receiving harsher treatment than your colleagues, or are being subjected to racial comments or jokes, you may be subject to racial discrimination.
Signs include being refused time off for transition-related appointments, being deliberately misgendered by colleagues. It is unlawful for an employer to treat you less favourably because of your gender reassignment.
Yes, the law protects people of all sexual orientations from unfair treatment at work. This covers both direct treatment and indirect policies that may disadvantage people of a particular sexual orientation.
Harassment is any unwanted conduct that violates your dignity or creates a hostile and humiliating workplace. Harassment doesn’t have to be intentional, and a single serious incident can be enough to file a complaint.
Victimisation is when your employer treats you differently because you made or supported a discrimination complaint. This could include being pushed out of your role or discounted for promotion.
