Employment solicitors for Motherwell
Employment advice in plain terms for Motherwell, Wishaw and North Lanarkshire
If you are facing dismissal, a disciplinary hearing or changes to your terms, or you run a business and need to deal with a staff issue properly, our employment solicitors can help Motherwell clients take the right next step.
Our office is at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow, about 12 miles north-west of Motherwell, and Motherwell station is on the West Coast Main Line into Glasgow. We advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Motherwell and across North Lanarkshire, including Wishaw, Bellshill and Airdrie. 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
- Lanarkshire’s nearest tribunal centre is 20 York Street, Glasgow
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Motherwell
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 Motherwell
Motherwell grew as a steel town, and in the 1970s the local steel industry employed more than 13,000 people. Ravenscraig closed in 1992, and service industries and call centres have since replaced much of that work, with business parks such as Strathclyde Business Park nearby. Office and contact centre jobs often raise questions about targets, monitoring, flexible working and sickness absence.
Motherwell is the headquarters of North Lanarkshire Council, so public sector employment is an important part of the local picture. Large private employers in the area include William Grant & Sons and Rokbak, a heavy equipment manufacturer. Councils and larger employers often have detailed policies on discipline, grievances and job evaluation, and we can help you understand them, meet the deadlines that apply and set out your concerns clearly in writing.
For Motherwell employers, we advise on contracts, disciplinary and grievance procedures, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, restructuring and settlement agreements. We aim to give you practical steps that your managers can follow, so that decisions about your staff are fair, lawful and properly recorded, and you are better placed if a decision is ever challenged.
Tribunal hearings near Motherwell
The nearest Employment Tribunals Scotland hearing centre is the Glasgow Tribunals Centre, 20 York Street, Glasgow G2 8GT. It is one of four staffed centres in Scotland, 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
Motherwell employment law questions
Short answers to common questions. Every situation is different, so the free consultation is the best place to start.
Is it easy to reach your Glasgow office from Motherwell?
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, around 12 miles from Motherwell, and ScotRail runs direct trains from Motherwell station to Glasgow.
Where would a Motherwell employment tribunal hearing take place?
The nearest hearing centre is the Glasgow Tribunals Centre, 20 York Street, Glasgow. 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 give advice to North Lanarkshire employers?
Yes. We advise North Lanarkshire businesses of all sizes on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Employment solicitors near Motherwell
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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.