What should I do if I believe I've been unfairly dismissed?

If you believe you have been unfairly dismissed, seek prompt legal advice. An unfair dismissal solicitor can review the circumstances, check statutory time limits and advise on remedies including employment tribunal claims or settlement negotiations.

When should I consult settlement agreement solicitors about an offer?

You should consult settlement agreement solicitors before signing any agreement. They will review the terms, advise on tax treatment and restrictive covenants, and negotiate improved financial or contractual protections where appropriate.

Can an employer change my contract without agreement?

Employment contracts generally cannot be changed without lawful agreement. Employment contract solicitors can review proposed variations, advise on consent and breach risks, and help negotiate lawful amendments or remedies where changes are imposed unilaterally.

How long do I have to bring a claim to an employment tribunal?

Most employment tribunal claims must be submitted within three months less one day of the relevant event. Employment tribunal solicitors can calculate deadlines accurately, advise on Acas early conciliation and prepare compliant claims.

What constitutes workplace harassment and how can labour lawyers help?

Workplace harassment includes unwanted conduct related to protected characteristics or conduct creating an intimidating or hostile environment. Labour lawyers assess evidence, advise on grievance procedures and pursue tribunal claims or negotiated remedies under employment law.

Do I have a claim for workplace injury or workers' compensation?

If you are injured at work, workers’ compensation lawyers can assess employer negligence, gather medical evidence, advise on statutory entitlements and pursue compensation claims or rehabilitation support where appropriate.

How do employment lawyers assess compensation for wrongful dismissal?

Employment lawyers assess contractual notice, loss of earnings, mitigation and related financial losses. Wrongful dismissal solicitors calculate likely damages, advise on settlement and pursue court or tribunal claims where necessary.

What support is available if I face discrimination at work?

Discrimination solicitors advise under the Equality Act, assess protected characteristics, gather evidence and pursue tribunal claims or negotiated outcomes. Remedies may include compensation, declarations and recommendations to prevent further discrimination.

Home > Location > Preston > Labour & Employment Law

Labour & Employment Law Experts in Preston

Aldwych Legal provides specialist Labour & Employment Law services in Preston, advising employers, employees and professionals on unfair or wrongful dismissal, workplace harassment and discrimination, settlement agreements, contracts and tribunal claims. Our Preston-based team of employment law solicitors and labour lawyers delivers strategic, practical advice with clear, client-focused representation.

Get a Call Back

Preston Employment Experts

Employment law solicitors and labour lawyers serving Preston with expertise

Aldwych Legal’s Preston team combines local insight with national employment law expertise to deliver client-focused guidance. Our experienced employment law solicitors and labour lawyers provide practical, effective solutions for employees and employers, offering professional insight, strategic capability and clear advice on contracts, disputes, settlement agreements and tribunal proceedings across Preston and surrounding areas.

Employment Advice

Aldwych Legal in Preston advises on employment contracts, workplace policies and settlement agreements. Our employment contract and settlement agreement solicitors draft, review and negotiate terms, protecting client interests and delivering pragmatic, locally focused employment law guidance for employers and employees.

Tribunal Representation

Our tribunal team represents Preston clients in unfair and wrongful dismissal, discrimination and harassment claims. Employment tribunal solicitors and an employment law barrister collaborate to develop strong cases, pursue remedies and secure practical outcomes, combining advocacy with detailed local insight.

Negotiation & Settlement

Aldwych Legal negotiates settlements and compensation for workplace injury, redundancy and disciplinary disputes in Preston. Our unfair dismissal, workplace harassment and workers compensation lawyers secure fair resolutions by mediation or settlement, delivering strategic, cost‑effective outcomes tailored to local employment market.

Our Labour & Employment Law Services in Preston

Unfair & Wrongful Dismissal

We advise Preston employees and employers on unfair and wrongful dismissal claims, assessing merit, compiling evidence, and pursuing resolution. Our unfair dismissal solicitors negotiate settlements or represent clients at tribunal for practical, protective outcomes.

Discrimination & Workplace Harassment

We support individuals facing workplace discrimination or harassment in Preston, advising on Equality Act claims, building robust cases and seeking remedies. Our discrimination solicitors pursue fair outcomes while protecting reputations and workplace dignity.

Employment Contracts & Policies

We draft, review and negotiate employment contracts and workplace policies for Preston employers and staff, ensuring compliance and clarity. As an employment law firm, we reduce disputes and align contracts with business objectives.

Settlement Agreements & Negotiation

We manage settlement agreement negotiations for employees and employers in Preston, explaining terms, tax and notice implications, and securing fair exits. Our settlement agreement solicitors aim for clear, enforceable, mutually acceptable resolutions.

Employment Tribunal Representation

We represent clients at employment tribunals in Preston and beyond, preparing bundles, witness statements and persuasive advocacy. Our employment tribunal solicitors and labour lawyers pursue remedies efficiently, with clear strategy and tenacious representation.

Workplace Injury & Compensation Claims

We advise Preston workers on workplace injuries and compensation claims, investigating liability, securing medical and wage evidence, and pursuing claims. Our workers compensation lawyers and workplace injury lawyers protect recovery and employment rights.

Get senior led help for workplace issues in Preston today

Aldwych Legal offers clear senior level support in Preston, with experienced employment law solicitors helping you resolve unfair dismissal and workplace disputes.

How We Work

Our Approach to Labour & Employment Law Cases in Preston

Our approach to Labour & Employment Law cases in Preston: Aldwych Legal combines clear advice, precise case assessment and strong client communication. We follow a structured, reliable process tailored to individuals and businesses, ensuring professional representation by employment law solicitors and labour lawyers focused on local needs.

Initial Assessment

Our team reviews documentation, employment contracts and correspondence, identifies potential claims (unfair dismissal, discrimination or workplace harassment) and outlines realistic options, likely costs and timescales for Preston clients.

Strategic Planning

We develop a tailored strategy—negotiation, settlement agreement or tribunal—engaging employment law barristers, settlement agreement solicitors and labour lawyers to protect your interests and pragmatic outcomes.

Active Representation

Our employment law solicitors and unfair dismissal solicitors act swiftly to draft claims, negotiate with employers or represent you at Employment Tribunal to secure the best achievable result.

Strategic Planning

Resolution & Support

Following resolution we confirm terms, manage settlement payments or compensation, advise on employment contract changes and provide access to workers compensation lawyers and ongoing compliance support in Preston.

Protecting Livelihoods in Employment Disputes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring an unfair dismissal claim in Preston?

If you suspect unfair dismissal in Preston, start ACAS early conciliation first; tribunal time limit is three months less one day from dismissal. Aldwych Legal’s senior-led team handles procedural claims, remedies and strategic tribunal advocacy.

When should I instruct employment law solicitors?

When issues involve dismissal, discrimination, contractual disputes or tribunal litigation you should instruct employment law solicitors early. Aldwych Legal’s senior lawyers advise on strategy, statutory notifications, mitigation and whether litigation, settlement agreements or arbitration best protects your position.

How long do I have to accept a settlement agreement?

Legally there’s no fixed statutory acceptance period, but independent legal advice is required before signing a settlement agreement. In Preston Aldwych Legal’s settlement agreement solicitors provide tactical review, tax implications and negotiate terms to protect post‑employment rights.

What compensation can I expect for wrongful dismissal?

Wrongful dismissal remedies typically cover pay in lieu of notice and contractual losses; damages are assessed on mitigation and foreseeability. Unlike unfair dismissal, there’s no statutory cap for contractual claims; Aldwych Legal calculates loss and pursues full contractual compensation.

Can I claim discrimination at a Preston employment tribunal?

You can bring a discrimination claim at an employment tribunal for protected characteristics; the limit is three months less one day. Our discrimination solicitors collate evidence, address burden of proof and pursue compensatory and injury‑to‑feelings awards.

Do I need an employment law barrister for tribunal hearings?

An employment law barrister is advisable for complex or high‑value hearings, contested witness cross‑examination or legal argument. Aldwych Legal operates a senior-led team and will instruct experienced barristers when advocacy specialist expertise improves prospects and tactical outcomes.

How are workplace injury and workers’ compensation claims handled?

Workplace injury claims can involve employers’ liability, statutory sick pay or insurance. Workers compensation lawyers assess causation, occupational disease links, limitation periods and coordinate medical evidence; Aldwych Legal crafts claims alongside personal injury and employment remedies where appropriate.

What should I check in an employment contract before signing?

Before signing, review notice, probation, pay and bonuses, restrictive covenants, post‑termination restrictions, grievance/dismissal procedures and variation clauses. Employment contract solicitors identify unlawful clauses, statutory rights conflicts and advise negotiable amendments to protect your interests in Preston.

Recent Labour & Employment Law Case Studies

Teacher Discipline Case: Safeguarding Allegation Resolved Without Sanction in London

Bradford Workplace Safety Case: Asthma Linked to Unsafe Conditions Directly

Case Study: Public Body Discrimination and Contract Claims Against Councils

Featured In

Our Preston Office

Visit us at :
Cross St, Preston PR1 3LT, United Kingdom

Call us :
020 4584 2472

Email us :
info@aldwychlegal.com

Should a website visitor seek to ascertain the nature of our establishment, Aldwych Legal, it becomes essential for us to clarify the intricacies of our professional classification. Aldwych Legal is a legal consultancy, not a traditional solicitors’ firm. As an international legal consultancy and legal support organisation, we position ourselves distinctly apart from the conventional categorisation of a regulated solicitors’ practice. It is of paramount importance to transparently disclose that Aldwych Legal’s operational framework and support services remain independent of regulatory supervision by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Our multidisciplinary team consists of legally trained professionals who operate within the framework of unreserved legal activities permitted under the Legal Services Act 2007. Where a matter requires a reserved legal activity, we collaborate with, and where appropriate introduce clients to, carefully selected external solicitors and barristers from our professional network. These regulated practitioners operate under their own authorisation and regulatory obligations. Aldwych Legal continues to deliver high-calibre legal support, strategic advisory work, and comprehensive case preparation with the same diligence and rigour expected of any premier legal service provider, while maintaining full transparency regarding our regulatory status. For full details of our regulatory status and operating framework, please refer to our Legal Services Act 2007 page and our Terms & Conditions.