The legal rights of employees have probably grown faster than any other area of law in the past few years and are gradually being extended to many self-employed, agency and temporary workers under EU directives.
Solicitors advise employers and employees, including those in small family businesses as well as major companies and corporates, on how the changing legislation affects them. They advise employees on their rights and on all that is involved in bringing a tribunal case and the chances of success.
Solicitors will often find themselves dealing with stressed, emotional or demanding clients, and especially so if a case goes to an employment tribunal.
Areas about which an employment law solicitor must be knowledgeable for both employer and employee include:
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