Employment Law Solicitors: Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination & Settlement Agreements

UK Employment Law is a comprehensive body of laws that governs the rights and duties between employers and workers. It’s designed to provide a fair and safe working environment for employees and to outline the legal obligations for employers. From contractual agreements to workplace conduct, these laws cover a wide range of aspects to ensure the protection and fair treatment of individuals in the workforce. With the new Fair Work Agency (2026) and the Employment Rights Act reforms, the landscape is shifting — making expert employment law solicitors UK more important than ever.

our services

Tyndel Solicitors is dedicated to offering expert legal services in the field of Employment Law, including but not limited to:

Settlement Agreements: We assist with the negotiation, drafting, and review of settlement agreements, ensuring you understand your rights and the terms being offered. Whether you are an employee being offered a settlement or an employer seeking to resolve a dispute, we provide clear, commercial advice. Settlement agreements are often used to end employment relationships on mutually agreed terms, waiving the right to bring tribunal claims in exchange for a compensatory payment.

Unfair Dismissal: We provide representation for employees who have been dismissed and believe the dismissal was unfair. To bring an unfair dismissal claim, you generally need at least two years’ continuous service. The employment tribunal will assess whether your employer had a fair reason (capability, conduct, redundancy, statutory illegality, or some other substantial reason) and whether they followed a fair procedure. The 2026 reforms are expected to strengthen employee protections in this area.

Wrongful Dismissal: We address breaches of contract where an employee is dismissed without proper notice or in breach of their employment contract. Unlike unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal has no service requirement and can be brought in the employment tribunal or civil courts.

Discrimination Claims (Equality Act 2010): We fight against unfair treatment based on any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Discrimination can be direct or indirect, and also includes harassment and victimisation. In 2026, we are seeing a surge in discrimination claims driven by greater awareness and the new Fair Work Agency’s enforcement powers. Compensation for discrimination claims is uncapped, unlike unfair dismissal.

The 2026 surge in claims is covered in our post Employment Discrimination: What UK Employees Need to Know.

Constructive Dismissal: We help employees who have been forced to resign due to their employer’s breach of contract or unbearable working conditions. This is a complex area of law requiring careful evidence gathering and strategic advice.

Grievance and Disciplinary: We guide employees and employers through internal disciplinary procedures and grievance processes, ensuring procedural fairness and compliance with the ACAS Code of Practice.

Redundancy: We advise both employers and employees on the legal aspects of redundancy, including the statutory redundancy process, selection criteria, consultation requirements, and redundancy pay calculations.

Whistleblowing: We protect individuals who expose wrongdoing within their organisation. Whistleblowing is a protected disclosure, and workers who suffer detriment or dismissal for blowing the whistle have strong legal protections.

Harassment and Bullying: We address workplace harassment and bullying, including sexual harassment, racial harassment, and harassment related to any protected characteristic. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2024 introduced a new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees.

DBS Representation: We offer representation for individuals in the care sector with issues related to investigation for inclusion in Adults and Children’s Barred List by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Why Choose Tyndel Solicitors for Employment Law?

We advise both employees and employers, giving us a balanced understanding of employment law from both perspectives. Our director, Tyndel Ezechi, combines employment law expertise with experience in family law, immigration, and GMC defence — which is particularly valuable in cases involving cross-practice issues. We are regulated by the SRA and offer competitive fixed fees for settlement agreement reviews and other employment matters. Contact us on 0208 154 3131.

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