Employment solicitors for Kirkcaldy
Employment law guidance for Kirkcaldy and Fife employees, executives and employers
Whether you are worried about a dismissal, a grievance that has not been dealt with or the terms of a settlement agreement, our employment solicitors give Kirkcaldy clients a clear and honest view of where they stand.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Kirkcaldy and across Fife, including Glenrothes, Burntisland and Leven. Kirkcaldy sits on the Firth of Forth, around 18 miles north of Edinburgh. 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
- Fife claims are often heard at the Dundee tribunal centre
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Kirkcaldy
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 Kirkcaldy
Most jobs in Kirkcaldy are in the service sector, with retail, construction and some financial and business services also important. NHS Fife, Fife College and Forbo, which still makes floor coverings in the town, are among the key employers. Health and education roles often involve shift patterns, professional conduct processes and long-term absence, while manufacturing staff may face changes to shifts or redundancy.
Kirkcaldy was once a world centre for linoleum, and the decline of that industry from the 1960s reshaped local employment. Today the service sector dominates, including contact centre work, retail and public services, where contracts can be complex and hours can change at short notice. We can check whether your contract, pay and holiday entitlement are correct and help you raise a formal grievance if they are not.
For Kirkcaldy employers, we advise on contracts, disciplinary and grievance procedures, absence and performance management, restructuring and settlement agreements. If you are planning changes that affect a group of staff, we can help you consult properly and make fair selection decisions that you can explain and justify.
Tribunal hearings near Kirkcaldy
Claims from Fife are often heard at the Dundee Tribunal Hearing Centre, Ground Floor, Endeavour House, 1 Greenmarket, Dundee DD1 4QB. Edinburgh, at 54-56 Melville Street, is the other nearby staffed centre.
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
Kirkcaldy 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 come to Glasgow for a consultation?
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.
Where would a Kirkcaldy employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from Fife are often heard at the Dundee Tribunal Hearing Centre, Endeavour House, 1 Greenmarket, Dundee, although the tribunal decides the venue for each case. 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 Fife employers?
Yes. We advise employers in Kirkcaldy and across Fife on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Employment solicitors near Kirkcaldy
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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.