Employment solicitors for York
Helping York employees and employers deal with problems at work
Whether you are facing redundancy, a grievance that has gone nowhere, a disciplinary hearing or a settlement agreement offer, our employment solicitors help York clients understand their rights and the realistic options open to them.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in York and across North Yorkshire. Because employment law is reserved to the UK Parliament, most rights work the same way in England as in Scotland. 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
- York claims are usually heard in Leeds, at Grace Street
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in York
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 York
York’s economy is based on services, including public sector work, health, education, finance, information technology and tourism. City of York Council is the biggest employer, and Aviva, Network Rail, the local NHS hospitals trust and the University of York each employ large numbers, with Nestlé’s York confectionery business also based here. Issues include restructuring, redundancy, flexible working requests and formal disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Tourism brings a large hospitality and visitor attraction workforce, where variable hours, seasonal contracts, holiday pay and tips can all cause disputes. York also remains a railway city, and operational rail roles often involve rostering, safety-critical rules and formal investigations, where it pays to understand the procedure and your rights before any meeting takes place.
For York employers, from hospitality and visitor businesses to professional and technology firms, we advise on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management and whistleblowing, so that you can handle staff issues fairly and with a clear record. We can also help you respond to flexible working requests and plan seasonal staffing on a sound contractual footing.
Tribunal hearings for York
Claims from York are usually heard by the Leeds Employment Tribunal at West Gate, 6 Grace Street, Leeds LS1 2RP, rather than in York.
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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Clients recommend us
Questions
York 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 York?
Yes. Most employment rights, including unfair dismissal and discrimination protection, are the same across 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, and we advise clients in York and North Yorkshire.
Where would a York employment tribunal hearing take place?
Claims from York are usually heard in Leeds, at West Gate, 6 Grace Street, Leeds LS1 2RP. 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 York employers on workplace issues?
Yes. We advise businesses of all sizes on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
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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.