Employment solicitors for Brighton
Employment law guidance for Brighton and Hove workers and businesses
Our employment solicitors help Brighton employees facing dismissal, discrimination or a settlement agreement, and employers dealing with a sensitive staff matter, by explaining the legal position clearly and setting out realistic options from the first call.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Brighton and Hove and across Sussex. Core 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
- Brighton claims go to the London South tribunal in Croydon
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Brighton
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 Brighton
Brighton’s economy is service based, with tourism, retail, financial services, education and a large creative and digital sector that has been called Silicon Beach. American Express has its European headquarters in the city, and the University of Brighton, the University of Sussex and Brighton & Hove City Council are major institutions. These sectors bring issues from restructuring in large offices to intellectual property and restrictive covenants in technology firms.
Tourism supports around 20,000 jobs directly or indirectly, in hotels, bars, venues and the conference trade, and many of those roles are part-time, seasonal or casual. Questions about holiday pay, zero-hours contracts and employment status are common in this kind of work. Employment law is largely reserved to the UK Parliament, so the rights involved are the same core rights we advise on in Scotland.
For Brighton employers, including digital agencies, hospitality businesses, retailers and charities, we advise on contracts, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, restructuring and settlement agreements, so that decisions are fair, consistent and properly documented. We also help small and growing businesses put basic paperwork in place, such as written statements of terms and clear disciplinary and grievance procedures, before problems arise.
Tribunal hearings near Brighton
Claims from Brighton are dealt with by the London South employment tribunal, based at Montague Court, 101 London Road, Croydon CR0 2RF. It 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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Clients recommend us
Questions
Brighton 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 Brighton?
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 Brighton employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from Brighton are handled by the London South employment tribunal, which is based at Montague Court, 101 London Road, Croydon CR0 2RF. 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.
Do you advise employers in Brighton and Hove?
Yes. We advise businesses and charities of all sizes on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Employment solicitors near Brighton
Get in touch
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.