Employment issues
Your employer may decide to sell the business, or the part that you work in to someone else. Alternatively, they may lose a tender and a new contractor may take up the contract that you worked on.
Compromise agreements are commonly used by employers when they terminate an employee’s employment. You have to obtain legal advice from an independent adviser on the terms of the agreement
If you are involved in a dispute about a breach of a contract then contact us as you will need expert advice from an experienced dispute resolution lawyer.
We can advise you on the terms of your employment contract and on your rights if you don't receive a written contract or your employer wants to make changes to it.
If you are a member of the armed services and find yourself under investigation by civil or military police, awaiting a Higher Authority decision, facing Formal Preliminary Examination or facing Courts Martial proceedings, we can help
Disciplinary issues at work are very worrying and stressful. Gotelee's Employment Team have a wealth of experience in advising employees on such situations and can often influence the outcome preventing you from being treated unfairly.
Discrimination covers all areas of employment and can take many forms. We have considerable experience in dealing with these sensitive issues in a tactful and understanding way.
If you face a prosecution by the Police in Suffolk or East Anglia or elsewhere then contact Gotelee Solicitors.
Gotelee’s Employment Team has an outstanding reputation when it comes to dealing with claims in the employment tribunals. Whatever the issue, our solicitors have the experience to deal with it efficiently and effectively for you.
There are numerous family friendly rights that you may benefit from. Sometimes, the regulations that cover who is eligible for them, when and how are complex. Gotelee’s Employment Team are experts in the field and will be happy to advise, support and represent you, should your rights be infringed.
If you ever have a concern about your terms of employment or your treatment at work, you have the ability to raise the issue formally, if matters haven’t bee resolved to your satisfaction. Both employers and employees have to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice, when dealing with grievances.
Latex allergy is an allergy to proteins that are present in natural rubber or to the chemicals used in processing the rubber.
All pregnant employees qualify for 52 weeks "statutory maternity leave", regardless of length of service. Adoption leave is almost identical to maternity leave.
Occupational asthma is the name given to Asthma attacks caused or encouraged by environmental conditions in the sufferer's place of work.
Fathers and partner's of a child's mother are entitled to both paternity leave and unpaid parental leave if they meet certain eligibility criteria.
Most companies behave decently and honourably to their staff, but occasionally someone is unfairly treated or has a genuine grievance with their employer
Employers are entitled to restructure and reorganise their business and sometimes this can result in a redundancy situation. Being placed at risk of redundancy, with the prospect of possibly losing your job is one of the most stressful experiences that you could encounter at work. We can help you if you find yourself in this unfortunate position.
Sickness absence can take many different forms and your rights and what your employer should do if you are ill will depend on the nature of your illness. We can give you guidance on the steps that your employer should take, if you are unwell.
If you have been unfairly dismissed from your job, or if you have been treated in a way which gives you no alternative but to leave, Gotelee's Employment Team can help you.
Whether your employer has not paid you all or part of your wages or you believe you are being paid less than the National Minimum Wage we can help.