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If you find yourself in a difficult situation at work, or lose your job, it can be stressful and upsetting.

We understand the pressure that you might be under and will help you navigate the employment law terrain with compassion and sensitivity.

Our team is passionate about employment law. We will outline what your options are and explain your legal position clearly, without legal jargon.

We will then work tirelessly to achieve the best outcome for you in the most effective manner.

How we can help

Leaving your employment:

Protected conversations
Settlement Agreements
Without prejudice discussions

Disability discrimination and reasonable adjustments
How to report and address harassment or discrimination in the workplace
Workplace discrimination based on: race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics

Disciplinary action against you
Lodging a grievance with your employer
Performance management processes / performance improvement plans

Expiry of fixed term contracts
Resignation and constructive dismissal
Termination by the employer – is it unfair?

Changing your contract of employment / changes to terms and conditions of employment
Restrictive covenants and post-termination restrictions
Understanding the terms and conditions of your employment contract

Employer obligations to consider flexible working requests
Reasonable adjustments
Right to request flexible working arrangements, including eligibility and the application process

Holidays/annual leave entitlement – statutory and contractual
Long-term absence
Maternity, Paternity, and Parental LeaveRights to maternity pay and paternity pay
Rights to adoption leave and parental leave for childcare purposes
Shared Parental Leave and how it can be used
Sick leave and sick pay entitlement

Procedures and entitlements for redundancy, including redundancy pay and notice periods
Redundancy, reorganisation, and restructure
Unfair selection for redundancy

We act for employees in a range of claims including dismissal and discrimination
Representation at employment tribunal, employment appeal tribunal and beyond
Expert knowledge of tribunal practice and procedure
Realistic and impartial assessment of the strength of your case, and its value

How to blow the whistle and the protections against retaliation
Protections for employees who report wrongdoing or illegal activities within their organisation
Whistleblowing in the workplace

Why BTO?

A vastly experienced team with over 100 years of experience
Always responsive to your needs
Competitive pricing options offered
Every team member is a lawyer
Excellent client feedback received on a regular basis – see our testimonials below
Ranked (individually and as a team) in Chambers UK and The Legal 500
Three accredited employment law specialists

Who we work with

Employees of all types across a range of sectors, including CEOs, Directors, Managers and all other personnel. We also act employees and workers who are members of trade unions, membership organisations and federations.

Our fees

We offer competitive pricing and a fixed fee package for an initial meeting with one of our lawyers. Contact us for details.

Fixed Fee for Employees

For matters other than settlement agreements, we can offer an Initial Consultation Fixed Fee Package: Up to 60-minute meeting at a cost of £295 including VAT.

This is a fixed fee initial exploratory meeting with one of our team of dedicated employment law solicitors. We will discuss the issues with you and provide you with the options available to you.

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What people say...

The team at BTO are great at grasping, considering and advising on complex and sophisticated matters with care and attention to detail.

Chambers UK 2025

Extremely knowledgeable and professional, but more importantly, empathic and sensitive… guidance and support was above and beyond what I had expected from a solicitor.

Police officer

BTO and specifically Laura Salmond were extremely attentive and very understanding of my issue. …I found the process very smooth and giving me clear foresight in how they could support me in what was a very stressful matter. Furthermore the matter was settled in time honoured fashion and the outcome very much to my satisfaction!

Senior Manager, Recruitment Company

I have had nothing but positive experiences with BTO. They reply very quickly to enquiries and are always willing to help, which is incredibly useful when you need a fast response. Nothing seems to be too much bother for them!

BTO Client

Employment for employees

Helping you explore your options under employment law.

If you find yourself in a difficult situation at work, or lose your job, it can be stressful and upsetting.

How we can help

Why BTO?

Who we work with

Our fees

Fixed Fee for Employees

Also of interest

What people say...

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Employment for employees

Helping you explore your options under employment law.

If you find yourself in a difficult situation at work, or lose your job, it can be stressful and upsetting.

How we can help

Agreed termination of employment

Discrimination and Harassment

Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

Dismissal and constructive dismissal

Employment Contracts and Terms

Flexible Working and Adjustments

Leave Entitlements

Redundancy processes

Tribunal claims

Whistleblowing and Protections

Why BTO?

Who we work with

Our fees

Fixed Fee for Employees

For more information

Laura Salmond

Dawn Robertson

Caroline Carr

Also of interest

What people say...

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