Employment
Our employment lawyers are here to support you with a wide range of disputes & challenges.
Employment law protects both employees and employers. If you feel your employer has treated you unfairly, you may be able to take action against them, and you may receive compensation.
We’re employee rights specialists and can advise you on all aspects of employment law. We can help you before you start your job, while you’re employed or after you’ve resigned or have been dismissed.
If you’re an employer looking support with HR, settlement fees or anything else you can get support from our team by clicking below.
Our employment law services for employees
We can help you with
- Unfair dismissal
- Bullying, harassment and discrimination
- Whistleblowing
- Employment contract review

How we can help
At Howells, we have dedicated employment law solicitors for employees. You’ll have an assigned solicitor who’ll listen carefully to your story, so they understand your situation. They’ll explain your legal position and give you practical advice on your options. If you choose to pursue a case against your employer, they’ll represent you, supporting you every step of the way.

Other services
We can also help you with
- Adoption rights, Maternity rights and Paternity rights
- Agency workers’ rights
- Contracts of employment and Fixed term contracts
- Disciplinary matters and Grievances
- Employment status
- Equality and discrimination
- Flexible working and Hours of work
- Holiday rights and pay and Garden leave.
- Part-time working and Rest breaks
- Redundancy, Notice periods and Termination of employment
- Restrictive covenants
- Settlement agreements
- Sickness and Time off for dependents
- Statutory employment rights
- Time off for dependents
- Transfers of undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE)
- Wages
- Whistleblowing
- Wrongful and unfair dismissal







