Employment solicitors for Canterbury
Workplace legal advice for Canterbury employees and East Kent employers
If you are facing a disciplinary process, redundancy or a settlement agreement in Canterbury, or you are an employer trying to resolve a staff issue properly, our employment solicitors will explain your options clearly from the first call.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Canterbury, across East Kent and in the wider county. 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 Canterbury are heard in Ashford or Croydon
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Canterbury
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 Canterbury
Canterbury’s three main sectors are tourism, higher education and retail. The University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University together account for a significant share of jobs in the city, and millions of visitors each year support work in shops, hotels, restaurants and attractions. Typical issues include fixed-term and casual contracts in universities, redundancy programmes, and pay, hours and holiday entitlement in retail and hospitality.
With a large student population, many people in Canterbury combine study with part-time or seasonal work, and many employers use flexible staffing through busy periods. Workers on these arrangements still have important rights, including holiday pay and the national minimum wage. Employment law is largely reserved to the UK Parliament, so these protections match the ones we advise on in Scotland.
For Canterbury employers, including retailers, hospitality businesses, education providers and professional firms, we advise on contracts, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, restructuring and settlement agreements, so that decisions are fair, lawful and properly recorded. For businesses that take on extra staff for the summer or the academic year, we can help set terms that are clear from the start.
Tribunal hearings near Canterbury
Canterbury claims are handled by the London South employment tribunal, which hears cases at Ashford Tribunal Hearing Centre, 1st Floor, Ashford House, County Square Shopping Centre, Ashford TN23 1YB, and at Montague Court, 101 London Road, Croydon CR0 2RF.
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
Canterbury 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 Canterbury?
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 Canterbury employment tribunal hearing take place?
Canterbury claims are handled by the London South employment tribunal, which hears cases at Ashford Tribunal Hearing Centre, County Square Shopping Centre, Ashford TN23 1YB, and in Croydon. 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 Canterbury employers with HR problems?
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 Canterbury
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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.