Employment solicitors for Cumbernauld
Employment law guidance for Cumbernauld staff, managers and business owners
If you have been dismissed, are facing a grievance or disciplinary process, or have been handed a settlement agreement, our employment solicitors can help Cumbernauld clients make sense of it and plan a response.
Our office is at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow, and we advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and the surrounding parts of North Lanarkshire. ScotRail services link Cumbernauld with Glasgow. 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
- Nearest tribunal centre for Cumbernauld: 20 York Street, Glasgow
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Cumbernauld
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 Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld was designated a new town in 1955, and its economy combines manufacturing on industrial estates such as Wardpark, Westfield, Blairlinn and Lenziemill with service jobs in the town centre. A.G. Barr, the maker of Irn-Bru, has its headquarters at Westfield, and a former factory at Wardpark has been converted into film studios. Food and drink production commonly raises questions about shifts, pay and redundancy.
HM Revenue and Customs, formerly the Inland Revenue, has long been one of the town’s larger employers. Public sector staff often work under formal attendance, capability and grievance procedures, and may be affected by office restructuring. We help you understand how these policies apply to you, prepare for meetings and set out your concerns clearly in writing.
For employers in Cumbernauld, from manufacturers and distributors to film and creative businesses, we advise on contracts, freelance and fixed-term arrangements, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and absence and performance management, so that decisions are fair, well recorded and able to stand up to scrutiny if they are challenged.
Tribunal hearings near Cumbernauld
The nearest staffed Employment Tribunals Scotland hearing centre is the Glasgow Tribunals Centre, 20 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8GT.
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
Cumbernauld employment law questions
Short answers to common questions. Every situation is different, so the free consultation is the best place to start.
Do I have to visit your Glasgow office?
Not necessarily. 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. If you would like to meet in person, our office is at 11 Ashley Street, Glasgow, and ScotRail trains run between Cumbernauld and Glasgow.
Where would a Cumbernauld employment tribunal hearing take place?
The nearest staffed hearing centre is the Glasgow Tribunals Centre, 20 York Street, Glasgow. 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 Cumbernauld employers come to you for advice?
Yes. We advise businesses in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Employment solicitors near Cumbernauld
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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.