Employment solicitors for Livingston
Clear advice on employment problems for Livingston and West Lothian
Whether your role is being restructured, you are unhappy with how a grievance has been handled or you need help with a settlement agreement, our solicitors give Livingston employees and employers practical advice from the start.
Our office is at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow, and both Livingston North and Livingston South stations have rail services to Glasgow. We advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Livingston and across West Lothian, including Bathgate, Broxburn and Linlithgow. 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: 54-56 Melville Street, Edinburgh
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Livingston
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 Livingston
Livingston grew as a new town and became a hub of Scotland’s Silicon Glen. Much of that electronics manufacturing has gone, but the town still has a broad base in manufacturing, life sciences, instrumentation, distribution and retail. Sky is one of the largest private sector employers, and Tesco runs a distribution centre here. These sectors raise issues from shift work and warehouse targets to restrictive covenants for technical staff.
West Lothian Council is based at the Civic Centre in Livingston, and St John’s Hospital in Howden is a teaching hospital with its own accident and emergency department. The Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet together form one of Scotland’s largest shopping locations. When large employers cut jobs, we can check whether consultation and selection were handled properly.
For Livingston employers, whether you run a technical firm, a retail unit or a growing local business, we advise on contracts, restrictive covenants, restructuring and redundancy, absence and performance management, and settlement agreements. We help you take decisions that are fair, consistent and clearly recorded.
Tribunal hearings near Livingston
The nearest Employment Tribunals Scotland hearing centre is at 54-56 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HF. It is one of four staffed centres in Scotland, alongside Glasgow, 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
Livingston employment law questions
Short answers to common questions. Every situation is different, so the free consultation is the best place to start.
Can I get advice in Livingston without travelling to 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. If you would like to meet in person, our office is at 11 Ashley Street, Glasgow, and both of Livingston’s railway stations have services to Glasgow.
Where would a Livingston employment tribunal hearing be held?
The nearest hearing centre is at 54-56 Melville Street, Edinburgh. 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 you support West Lothian employers?
Yes. We advise businesses in Livingston and across West Lothian on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Employment solicitors near Livingston
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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.