Employment solicitors for Bradford
Clear advice on workplace problems for Bradford employees and employers
If you are dealing with a dismissal, a grievance that is going nowhere or a settlement agreement in Bradford, or you run a business with a staffing problem, our employment solicitors will explain your position in plain terms.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Bradford, Keighley and the wider West Yorkshire area. Most employment rights apply in the same way 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 Bradford are usually heard in Leeds
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Bradford
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 Bradford
Bradford was built on textiles and now has a mixed economy of finance, manufacturing, retail and public services. Morrisons and Yorkshire Water have head offices in the district, Yorkshire Building Society is among its financial employers, and chemicals, engineering and food manufacturers operate locally. That spread brings issues from restructuring and redundancy at large head offices to shift patterns, overtime and safety concerns in manufacturing.
Bradford has a younger population than the regional and national average, and a large public sector that includes the council, schools and NHS services. We advise on discrimination, flexible working requests and family leave, which matter in any diverse workforce. Employment law is largely set by the UK Parliament, so these rights work in the same way in Bradford as they do in Scotland.
For Bradford businesses, from manufacturers and retailers to professional firms and charities, we advise on employment contracts, restrictive covenants, restructuring and redundancy, absence and performance management and settlement agreements, helping you act fairly and keep a clear record of each decision. If a dispute is already under way, we can help you respond to a grievance or to contact from Acas promptly and in the right tone.
Tribunal hearings near Bradford
Claims from Bradford are dealt with by the Leeds employment tribunal at West Gate, 6 Grace Street, Leeds LS1 2RP, 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
Bradford 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 Bradford?
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 Bradford employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from Bradford are usually heard by the employment tribunal in Leeds, at West Gate, 6 Grace Street, Leeds LS1 2RP. 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 support Bradford employers?
Yes. We advise Bradford businesses of all sizes on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Employment solicitors near Bradford
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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.