Employment solicitors for Blackburn
Straightforward employment advice for Blackburn and East Lancashire
Our employment solicitors help Blackburn employees who are dealing with dismissal, grievances or a settlement agreement, and local employers who want to handle a staff problem fairly, by setting out the options clearly from the first conversation.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Blackburn, Darwen and the wider East Lancashire area. Employment rights are largely 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 Blackburn are usually heard in Manchester
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Blackburn
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 Blackburn
Blackburn grew as a cotton weaving town, and while textiles have declined, manufacturing and engineering remain part of the local economy alongside public services, education and retail. Major employers in the town include Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackburn College, Thwaites Brewery and BAE Systems. Typical issues include shift work, redundancy consultation, NHS and council disciplinary procedures and long-term sickness absence.
A large part of the local workforce is employed in public services such as the hospital trust, the council, schools and the college, where detailed policies govern grievances, capability and reorganisations. Because employment law is largely reserved to the UK Parliament, the statutory rights we advise on in Scotland, such as protection from unfair dismissal and discrimination, apply in the same way here.
For Blackburn employers, including manufacturers, family businesses, care providers and retailers, we advise on contracts, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, restructuring and settlement agreements, and on handling whistleblowing concerns, so that each step is fair, consistent and clearly recorded. We can also review existing handbooks and policies so that managers follow the same process each time a problem arises.
Tribunal hearings near Blackburn
Claims from Blackburn are dealt with by the Manchester employment tribunal at Alexandra House, 14-22 The Parsonage, Manchester M3 2JA, which is part of the England and Wales tribunal system.
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
Blackburn 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 Blackburn?
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 Blackburn employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from Blackburn are usually heard by the employment tribunal in Manchester, at Alexandra House, 14-22 The Parsonage, Manchester M3 2JA. 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 a Blackburn employer?
Yes. We work with Blackburn employers of all sizes 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.