Employment Law - Employee

Experiencing difficulties at work can be devastating for you and your family, effecting your finances, health and relationships.

Employment Law is complex and changes rapidly, which means that you may be unsure what your rights are, whether those rights have been breached and what you can do next.   

Our Dispute Resolution Team in Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent can give you help and advice as soon as difficulties arise.  Often this early intervention can help to resolve the dispute quickly and in the most cost-effective way.

How we can help?

Our Solicitors are experienced in advising employees on a range of Employment Law issues, including:

  • Unfair, wrongful or constructive dismissal
  • Discrimination
  • Changes to a contract of employment
  • Pay disputes and equal pay
  • TUPE

From the first meeting we will be able to give you advice on your issue, your rights and your options.  So please give us a call at either our Stafford office on 01785 252377 or our Stoke on Trent office on 01782 813315.

Settlement Agreements

If an employer wants to end your employment, they may put forward a settlement agreement. This is essentially a contract between you and your employer which sets out the agreed terms of your employment ending.  

It is vital that you are given thorough and independent legal advice before deciding whether to enter into a settlement agreement.  Signing a settlement agreement will involve you waiving your right to bring certain claims against your employer and may impose strict confidentiality requirements or restrict your future employment.  Without expert independent advice you cannot make an informed decision.

We are also experienced in negotiating the terms of a settlement agreement, to ensure that they are fair to you and that you receive the payment you deserve. 

Why the Nowell Meller Disputes Team is the right choice for you

We believe that it is important to try to resolve disputes without Tribunal proceedings where possible, as this is often the quickest and most cost-effective way to get the result you need. We can negotiate directly with your employer and through ACAS.

However, if a settlement cannot be reached our experience in litigation and strong advocacy skills will put you in the best place to succeed in your claim.

If you believe you have a professional negligence claim please do not hesitate to speak to one of our friendly team members at either our Stafford office on 01785 252377 or our Stoke on Trent office on 01782 813315.