Employment solicitors for Durham
Employment solicitors helping people and organisations across Durham and County Durham
From unfair dismissal and discrimination to settlement agreements and workplace investigations, our employment solicitors help Durham employees, senior staff and employers understand their rights early and choose a sensible next step.
Our office is at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow, and we advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Durham and across County Durham and the wider North East. Most employment rights are the same in England as in Scotland, so the same core statutory protections apply to your situation in Durham. 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 Durham are usually heard in Newcastle
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Durham
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 Durham
Durham’s economy leans heavily on higher education, health, public administration and tourism. Durham University is a significant employer, the city is home to the headquarters of Durham County Council, and the University Hospital of North Durham sits close to the city centre. Universities, councils and NHS employers tend to have formal procedures, so disputes often involve grievances, capability processes, fixed-term contracts and restructuring.
Government offices add to the public sector workforce, including an HM Passport Office site that opened in the city in 2016. Public sector staff in England are covered by the same core employment law as staff in Scotland, because employment law is reserved to the UK Parliament, but their claims are heard by the employment tribunal for England and Wales. We help you work through the policies and deadlines that apply to you.
For Durham employers, including charities, colleges, tourism and hospitality businesses and suppliers to the public sector, we advise on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and absence and performance management, and we help managers deal with grievances and whistleblowing reports in a fair, well documented way.
Tribunal hearings near Durham
Claims from Durham are usually dealt with by the Newcastle employment tribunal, based at Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QF.
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
Durham 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 Durham?
Yes. Most employment rights, including the right not to be unfairly dismissed and protection from discrimination, come from legislation that applies across Great Britain, so they are the same in Durham as in Glasgow. 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 Durham employment tribunal hearing take place?
Durham claims are normally dealt with by the Newcastle employment tribunal at Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QF, rather than in Durham itself. 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 work with employers in County Durham?
Yes. We advise employers across County Durham, from small businesses to larger organisations, on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Employment solicitors near Durham
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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.