Employment Law Solicitors for Employees in Manchester

We provide clear, practical advice tailored to your situation, ensuring that you understand your rights and the steps available to you.

Our team combines deep knowledge of employment law with a supportive, personable approach. We’ll take the time to listen, explain your options, and represent your best interests, whether you’re negotiating directly with your employer, considering a settlement, or taking your case to an Employment Tribunal.

Who do we help?

Workplace problems affect people in different ways. For some, it might be a dispute over pay or a contract. For others, it could be facing disciplinary action, redundancy, or discrimination. Whatever the issue, our solicitors in Manchester can provide advice and representation that’s tailored to your personal circumstances.

We frequently advise and represent employees who are:

• Experiencing discrimination or harassment in the workplace
• Facing disciplinary action, dismissal, or performance allegations
• Worried about redundancy or offered a redundancy package
• Negotiating or reviewing contracts, restrictive covenants, or changes to employment terms
• Considering or offered a settlement agreement
• Preparing to raise a grievance with their employer
• Forced to resign due to unfair treatment (constructive dismissal)
• Pursuing claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal

Our employment law services for employees include:

• Unfair, wrongful, and constructive dismissal – advice and representation when you’ve been dismissed unfairly, forced out, or treated unlawfully.
• Redundancy advice and redundancy package reviews – ensuring procedures are followed properly and settlements reflect your entitlement.
• Settlement agreements – independent legal advice on the terms of your agreement, including any compensation and conditions.
• Discrimination at work – support if you’ve been treated unfairly because of age, sex, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or gender reassignment.
• Harassment and bullying – representation in cases involving bullying, sexual harassment, racial harassment, or hostile treatment in the workplace.
• Grievance and disciplinary procedures – guidance on raising a grievance, responding to disciplinary action, and navigating appeals.
• Employment Tribunal representation – preparing your case, guiding you through the process, and representing you in hearings.
• Breach of contract disputes – advice when your employer has failed to honour your employment contract or changed terms without agreement.
• Equal pay claims – ensuring your pay reflects legal equality with colleagues in comparable roles.
• Restrictive covenants and post-termination restrictions – advice on enforceability and how such clauses may affect your future employment.
• TUPE and changing terms of employment – guidance during business transfers or contract changes that impact your role.
• Whistleblowing protections – supporting you if you need to report wrongdoing at work.

Whatever your background or position, we will take the time to understand your circumstances and explain your rights. We always focus on resolving disputes in a way that protects your interests, whether through negotiation, settlement, or formal proceedings.

Can I make a claim?

Whether you can bring a claim depends on the nature of your issue, your employment history, and the time limits that apply. Many employment law claims – such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, or redundancy – must be made within three months less one day from the date of dismissal or the incident. Claims for statutory redundancy payments may allow up to six months.

It’s worth bearing in mind that before going to tribunal, you’re expected to try to resolve the matter internally, either informally or through your employer’s grievance and disciplinary procedures. ACAS Early Conciliation is also a required step before submitting a tribunal claim. Our solicitors can guide you through these stages, helping you build your case, set out the facts, and explore the options available.

What is an Employment Tribunal?

An Employment Tribunal is an independent body that decides disputes between employers and employees. Claims might involve unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, wage disputes, or breaches of contract. The tribunal process is legally binding and can order compensation or other remedies if your claim succeeds.

Tribunals are usually heard by an employment judge, sometimes accompanied by representatives with experience of employer and employee perspectives. Cases can be resolved by judicial mediation before reaching a hearing, but if a full hearing is required, our solicitors can prepare your case and represent you to the Tribunal.

If the Tribunal decides in your favour, you may be awarded compensation for lost earnings and damages. Time limits for bringing claims are strict, which is why it’s important to seek legal advice as soon as you can.

Why choose our Manchester employment law solicitors?

At Slater Heelis, we’ve been providing legal services in Manchester for more than 250 years, and we’re recognised by leading directories such as The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Our employment law team is known for being approachable, practical, and diligent, and we have proven track record of helping employees achieve conclusive outcomes. What’s more, we pride ourselves on delivering straightforward advice without unnecessary jargon. We know how stressful workplace disputes can be, so we focus on resolving your case efficiently and effectively, whether that’s through negotiation, settlement agreements, or representation at tribunal.

Where to find our Manchester office

You can visit our employment law solicitors for employees at:

The Apiary
86 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 2ER

Our office is centrally located in Manchester, just a short walk from Victoria train station, and close to Metrolink stops at Exchange Square and St Peter’s Square. There are several car parks nearby, making it easy to reach us whether you’re travelling by car or public transport.

Contact our Manchester employment law solicitors today

If you’re facing difficulties at work and need practical legal advice, our employment law solicitors in Manchester are here to help.

You can choose from a number of ways to get in touch with us:

• Call us on 0330 111 3131
• Fill in our online contact form
• Using our online chat function

Whatever your circumstances, you can rely on us to give you clear, reliable legal advice that protects your interests.