Employment solicitors for Manchester
Employment law advice for Manchester employees, senior staff and growing businesses
From redundancy and unfair dismissal to discrimination, bonuses and settlement agreements, our employment solicitors help Manchester employees, executives and employers understand where they stand and decide what to do before deadlines pass.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street, Glasgow, and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Manchester and across Greater Manchester, including Salford and Trafford. Core employment rights are largely the same across Great Britain, so the issues we deal with in Scotland are the same ones Manchester clients face. 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
- Manchester claims are dealt with by the Manchester tribunal
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Manchester
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 Manchester
Manchester has a broad economy, with financial, legal and business services, digital and creative industries, higher education, retail and advanced manufacturing. The Co-operative Group has its headquarters in the city, and the University of Manchester is a major research centre. Office-based sectors like these often raise issues with bonuses, restructuring, flexible working and restrictive covenants for senior staff.
The BBC moved large parts of its operation to MediaCityUK in Salford, and Manchester Airport is a major source of jobs in aviation, hospitality and logistics. Media and airport work can involve freelance or fixed-term arrangements, shift patterns and questions about employment status. These rights are set by UK-wide legislation, although Manchester claims go to the employment tribunal for England and Wales.
For Manchester businesses, from start-ups to established employers, we advise on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, and absence and performance management, and we help you handle grievances and whistleblowing reports carefully, so that decisions are fair, consistent and easy to explain if they are challenged.
Tribunal hearings in Manchester
The Manchester employment tribunal is listed at Alexandra House, 14-22 The Parsonage, Manchester M3 2JA. The tribunal confirms the venue for each hearing.
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.
Reviews
Clients recommend us
Questions
Manchester 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 Manchester?
Yes. Most employment rights, such as protection from unfair dismissal and discrimination, are the same in England as in Scotland, because they come from legislation that covers Great Britain. 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 Manchester employment tribunal hearing take place?
The Manchester employment tribunal is listed at Alexandra House, 14-22 The Parsonage, Manchester M3 2JA, and the tribunal confirms the venue for each hearing. 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 Manchester employers as well?
Yes. We advise Manchester businesses of all sizes on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
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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.