Employment & Labor Lawyers in Birmingham

An employment lawyer in Birmingham advises staff and employers across manufacturing, logistics, public services and a growing professional sector around Colmore Row and Brindleyplace. Redundancy, unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and whistleblowing claims come up often. Car industry suppliers and large public employers bring collective consultation work as well, and the city council's equal pay history means many workers know their rights.

Claims are heard by the Employment Tribunal at Centre City Tower on Hill Street. Before filing, you must contact Acas for early conciliation, and the usual deadline is three months less one day from the event. Unfair dismissal normally needs two years of service, though discrimination and whistleblowing claims do not. A hearing can be months away, so many cases settle on the way. Employment law solicitors in Birmingham should be on the SRA register, which takes a minute to check online.

Employees are often offered a damages based agreement, a fixed price for reviewing a settlement agreement, or help through household legal expenses insurance or a trade union. Employers usually pay hourly or on a retainer. Make a timeline of what happened and keep copies of your contract, grievance letters and pay records. Ask the employment lawyer in Birmingham to estimate your chances, the likely award and the cost if you lose. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.