Employment solicitors for Carlisle
Employment law advice for Carlisle and Cumbria, just across the border
Our employment solicitors help Carlisle employees dealing with dismissal, redundancy or a settlement agreement, and local employers handling a difficult staff decision, by setting out the legal position and practical options clearly from the first conversation.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow, about 90 miles north-west of Carlisle, and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Carlisle and across Cumbria. Carlisle lies about 8 miles south of the Scottish border, 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
- Carlisle hearings can be held at Rickergate, Carlisle
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Carlisle
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 Carlisle
Carlisle is Cumbria’s only city and has a mix of food manufacturing, engineering, haulage and public services. The Carr’s biscuit works, now part of United Biscuits, has long roots in the city, Eddie Stobart Logistics was founded nearby and still employs staff here, and Cumberland Council, the University of Cumbria and Carlisle College are based in Carlisle. These sectors raise issues around shift work, working time, restructuring and public sector procedures.
Because Carlisle sits so close to the border, some people live in Scotland and work in Cumbria, or the other way round. Employment law is largely reserved to the UK Parliament, so most rights are the same on both sides, but Scotland and England and Wales have separate tribunal systems, and where a claim can be brought may depend on where the work is done and where the employer operates.
For Carlisle employers, including manufacturers, transport and logistics firms, retailers and care providers, we advise on contracts, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, restructuring and settlement agreements, so that decisions are fair, consistent and clearly recorded. We also advise businesses with staff on both sides of the border on which tribunal system is likely to apply if a dispute arises.
Tribunal hearings in Carlisle
Carlisle claims are managed by the Manchester employment tribunal office, and hearings can take place at Carlisle Magistrates’ Court, The Courthouse, Rickergate, Carlisle CA3 8QH. This 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
Carlisle 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 Carlisle?
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 Carlisle employment tribunal hearing take place?
Carlisle claims are managed by the Manchester tribunal office, and hearings can take place locally at Carlisle Magistrates’ Court, The Courthouse, Rickergate, Carlisle CA3 8QH. 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 Carlisle and Cumbria employers?
Yes. We advise employers on both sides of the border 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.