ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Our expert employment law solicitors have written a guide giving straightforward advice on what you should do if your employer has presented you with a Settlement Agreement. The ' My Employer has presented me with a "Settlement Agreement"... ' guide explains what a settlement agreement is, what you should do when you are presented with one and how our employment law solicitors can help you. Contacting a solicitor may seem like an expensive option when you are in the process of losing a job, however, they may be able to get you a better deal.  It is free to get in touch with our solicitors to find out how much it will cost you and it there is anything they can do to help you. We also have an employee settlement agreement page on our website with more detailed information about what our service entails.

What does an employment law solicitor do? An employment law solicitor in Scotland serves a crucial role in assisting and advising employees facing a myriad of issues in the workplace. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of employment-related matters, from contract reviews to disputes, ensuring that employees understand their rights and receive proper legal guidance. 7  ways an employment law solicitor can help you 1. Understanding Employment Rights  One of the primary roles of an employment law solicitor in Scotland is to educate employees about their rights and entitlements according to Scottish and UK employment laws. They help individuals understand complex legal jargon within employment contracts, ensuring employees are aware of their rights regarding working hours, holiday entitlement, sick leave, and minimum wage. 2. Contractual Advice and Negotiation  Before signing an employment contract, seeking legal advice is highly recommended. An employment law solicito...

Employment solicitors are lawyers who have specialised in Employment Law .  Some will only take on employers as clients but many will provide legal advice for both employers and employees. At ELP Arbuthnott McClananchan in Edinburgh, we are passionate about providing employees with expert employment law advice . We believe employees should have access to at least the same level of legal expertise as that of employers.  We aim to provide the same expert service that you would expect from a large corporate firm while keeping our fees reasonable. When are you likely to need an Employment Solicitor? In most cases, your contract of employment will be straightforward and when you move onto another job you will leave your previous place of employment with a good reputation.  Clients come to us for many reasons but here are just a few examples: Settlement Agreement The employee may be made redundant, or there may be an ongoing dispute which means that either the ...