Employment solicitors for Bath
Employment law advice for Bath employees, executives and employers
If you are facing dismissal, redundancy or a settlement agreement in Bath, or you run a business that needs to handle a staff issue properly, our employment solicitors can explain where you stand and what to do next.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Bath, across Bath and North East Somerset and in the wider West of England. Most core employment rights are the same in England and Scotland, and 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
- Claims from Bath are usually heard in Bristol
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Bath
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 Bath
Bath’s economy rests on tourism, higher education, health care, publishing and software. The University of Bath, Bath Spa University, the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Bath and North East Somerset Council are among the larger employers, and the city is a national centre for publishing. That mix raises questions about fixed-term and academic contracts, NHS grievance procedures, and pay, hours and holiday entitlement in hotels, restaurants and shops.
Tourism brings a large seasonal workforce to the city, with many people on part-time, zero-hours or casual arrangements. Employment law is largely made by the UK Parliament, so the rules on unfair dismissal, discrimination, holiday pay and the national minimum wage that protect hospitality staff in Bath are the same core statutory rights we advise on in Scotland.
For Bath businesses, from independent hotels and restaurants to publishers and technology firms, we advise on employment contracts, restrictive covenants that protect client relationships and know-how, absence and performance management, restructuring and settlement agreements, so that decisions are fair, consistent and properly recorded. We can also review your policies before a problem arises, so that managers know what to do when one does.
Tribunal hearings near Bath
Claims from Bath are dealt with by the employment tribunal in Bristol, which sits at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre, 2 Redcliff Street, Bristol BS1 6GR. This is part of the England and Wales tribunal system, not Employment Tribunals Scotland.
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
Bath employment law questions
Short answers to common questions. Every situation is different, so the free consultation is the best place to start.
Can a Glasgow firm advise me in Bath?
Yes. Most employment rights are the same across Great Britain, because employment law is largely set by the UK Parliament. 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. Our office is at 11 Ashley Street, Glasgow.
Where would a Bath employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from Bath are usually heard by the employment tribunal at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre, 2 Redcliff Street, Bristol BS1 6GR. 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 help a Bath business with staff issues?
Yes. We advise employers of all sizes on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Employment solicitors near Bath
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You are one step closer to solving it
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.