Employment solicitors for Ayrshire
Employment solicitors advising across East, North and South Ayrshire
Whether you work in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine or one of Ayrshire’s smaller towns, our employment solicitors can help you deal with dismissal, redundancy, discrimination or a settlement agreement with clear, practical advice.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow, to the north-east of the county, and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers throughout East, North and South Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine, Troon, Prestwick and Largs. Your first 30-minute consultation is free, with no obligation to continue.
At a glance
- Free 30-minute consultation with an employment solicitor
- Advice for employees, executives, partners and employers
- Nearest tribunal centre for Ayrshire: 20 York Street, Glasgow
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Ayrshire
We advise on the full range of workplace problems, whether you are an employee facing a difficult situation or an employer who wants to get a decision right.
For employees
Advice when something has gone wrong at work, or before you sign anything.
For employers
Practical advice that helps you act fairly and avoid costly tribunal claims.
Local knowledge
Employment law in Ayrshire
Ayrshire was once heavily industrialised, with coal mining, steel making and production-line manufacturing. Today the county’s economy is more mixed. Aerospace engineering is concentrated around Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where firms including Boeing, GE Aerospace and Collins Aerospace have facilities. Engineering employers often need advice on shift work, restructuring, transfers of staff between contractors and restrictive covenants for skilled employees.
Ayrshire is also one of the most agriculturally fertile parts of Scotland, and visitors come for places such as Culzean Castle, Turnberry and the ferries to Arran and Great Cumbrae. Farm, seasonal and hospitality work can raise questions about hours, holiday pay and short-term contracts, and clear advice on redundancy and changes to terms matters in every sector.
For Ayrshire employers, from engineering firms to farms, hotels and retailers, we advise on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and absence and performance management. We help you plan a fair process before you act, which reduces the risk of a dispute turning into a tribunal claim later on.
Tribunal hearings for Ayrshire claims
The nearest staffed Employment Tribunals Scotland hearing centre to Ayrshire is the Glasgow Tribunals Centre, 20 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8GT.
Six-month time limit
Since 1 October 2026, most employment tribunal claims must be started within six months. Before that the limit was three months less one day.
Acas comes first
You normally need to contact Acas for early conciliation before you can make a claim. The time limit pauses while conciliation is under way.
How it works
From first call to a clear plan
1
Tell us what is happening
Book online or call 0141 471 9166. It takes a couple of minutes.
2
Free 30-minute consultation
A solicitor reviews your situation, your options and the likely fees.
3
Decide your next step
Go ahead with us, or not. There is no obligation to continue.
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Questions
Ayrshire employment law questions
Short answers to common questions. Every situation is different, so the free consultation is the best place to start.
Do I need to travel from Ayrshire to Glasgow for advice?
Not necessarily. Call us on 0141 471 9166 or book online and we will arrange your free 30-minute consultation by video, by phone or in person. Most of our meetings take place by video, so there is usually no need to travel. If you would like to meet in person, our office is at 11 Ashley Street, Glasgow. Ayr, Troon and Kilwinning are on the Ayrshire Coast Line into Glasgow Central.
Where would an Ayrshire employment tribunal hearing take place?
The nearest staffed hearing centre is the Glasgow Tribunals Centre, 20 York Street, Glasgow. Some hearings also take place by video. We will explain what to expect at each stage.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
For most claims the time limit is now six months from the date of the act you are complaining about, such as your dismissal. This changed on 1 October 2026; before then it was three months less one day. You usually need to start Acas early conciliation first, and time limits can be strict, so speak to a solicitor as early as you can.
Can you advise Ayrshire businesses on employment matters?
Yes. We advise employers across East, North and South Ayrshire on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
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We are here to help. Relax, you are in good hands. Book a free 30-minute consultation and an employment solicitor will explain your options in plain English, with no obligation to continue.