Employment solicitors for Falkirk
Helping Falkirk employees and employers resolve problems at work
If you have been dismissed, treated unfairly or offered a settlement agreement, our employment solicitors can help Falkirk clients understand their rights and decide on the most sensible way forward, without unnecessary jargon.
Falkirk lies about 20 miles north-east of Glasgow, where our office is based at 11 Ashley Street, and trains from Falkirk High run to Glasgow about every 15 minutes. We advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Falkirk, Grangemouth, Larbert and Bo’ness. 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 Falkirk: 20 York Street, Glasgow
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Falkirk
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 Falkirk
Falkirk’s economy was built on iron and heavy industry, but it now relies increasingly on retail, services and tourism, with The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel drawing visitors. Falkirk Council is one of the largest local employers, with a workforce of over 7,000, and the NHS and the Department for Work and Pensions also employ local people. Public sector and retail roles often raise issues about rotas, absence and grievances.
Many Falkirk residents have also worked in the petrochemicals sector at neighbouring Grangemouth. Oil refining there ended in April 2025, with around 400 direct job losses as the site was turned into an import terminal. Where redundancies or transfers affect you, directly or through a contractor, we can review consultation, selection, redundancy pay and any settlement agreement offered.
For Falkirk businesses, we advise on contracts, restructuring and redundancy, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and absence and performance management. Whether you employ a handful of people or a large workforce, we can help you plan changes carefully, follow a fair procedure and reduce the risk of a tribunal claim.
Tribunal hearings near Falkirk
Falkirk claims have been heard at the Glasgow Tribunals Centre, 20 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8GT, one of four staffed Employment Tribunals Scotland centres alongside Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.
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
Falkirk employment law questions
Short answers to common questions. Every situation is different, so the free consultation is the best place to start.
Do I need to travel to Glasgow for advice?
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 trains from Falkirk High run to Glasgow about every 15 minutes.
Where would a Falkirk employment tribunal hearing take place?
Hearings for Falkirk claims are often held at the Glasgow Tribunals Centre, 20 York Street, Glasgow, and Edinburgh also has a hearing centre at 54-56 Melville Street. 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 Falkirk and Grangemouth employers?
Yes. We advise businesses across the Falkirk area on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Employment solicitors near Falkirk
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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.