Employment Law Solicitors in Kent & South East London
Aletta Shaw's employment law solicitors advise both employees and employers across Kent and South East London on unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, settlement agreements and workplace disputes. We give straight-talking advice on your options and the likely outcomes, with a free initial call.
Key fact: In most cases you have only 3 months less one day from the date of dismissal to bring an employment tribunal claim.
Before making most tribunal claims you must first notify Acas and go through early conciliation. Source: gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to make an employment tribunal claim?
Generally 3 months less one day from the date of the dismissal or the act you are complaining about. You must contact Acas for early conciliation first, which can pause the clock. It is vital to act quickly.
What is a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract where you agree to waive certain claims against your employer, usually in return for a payment. You must take independent legal advice for it to be valid — employers normally contribute to your legal fees.
What counts as unfair dismissal?
Dismissal is unfair if your employer had no fair reason or did not follow a fair process. Most employees need 2 years' service to claim ordinary unfair dismissal, but some dismissals (such as whistleblowing or discrimination) are automatically unfair with no qualifying period.
Do you act for employers as well as employees?
Yes. We advise businesses on contracts, policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy, TUPE and defending tribunal claims, as well as representing individual employees.
Speak to Aletta Shaw Solicitors for a free initial call on 020 8301 4884, or book a consultation. Offices in Bexleyheath, Blackheath, Petts Wood, Tunbridge Wells and St Katharine Docks.