Employment Law
Our Employment Law Experience
Hartlaw has many years’ experience of handling employment issues which means first and foremost that if you choose us to advise you, you can have the confidence that we will understand and guide you in one of the most difficult periods of your life and we will manage your case in your very best interests.
Employment problems can be very stressful and clients need to know that their adviser has the experience to understand and guide them in some of the most difficult periods of their lives. With many years’ experience of handling employment issues, we will give you confidence that your case is being handled in your very best interests.
Sometimes you may have to stand up to an employer and even be prepared to take your case to an employment tribunal. We will represent you fearlessly and with determination.
You may prefer to resolve a situation without it escalating into a tribunal battle. We understand that many clients prefer that approach and need assistance to preserve their relationships and position in the workplace. We will advise you on how best to achieve this.
The Cost of Tribunal Cases for Unfair Dismissal or Wrongful Dismissal
We regularly provide representation for clients in employment tribunals, in bringing or defending claims.
We normally charge hourly rates, which start at £265 an hour in each case plus VAT.
Clients bringing claims often find they have the benefit of legal expenses insurance to cover such costs. Such insurance is commonly part of your household/contents insurance.
If you are a claimant and do not have the benefit of insurance, we may be happy to represent you under a damages-based fee arrangement where we charge up to 35% of what you win (including VAT) – with no charge if your claim is not successful.
Otherwise, based on hourly rates, the total cost of bringing or defending a claim for unfair dismissal can vary according to the length and complexity of the case. Cases often resolve by agreement before the final hearing but typically a case resulting in a trial lasting one full day may incur fees of £4-6000 plus VAT.
“Found James to be professional very informative and thorough with regards to employment law definitely would recommend.”
If you have a problem at work that you’d like to discuss please contact us on 01937 547 000 or email james@hartlaw.co.uk.
