Employment

If you have a legal employment issue with your employer, we have the in-house expertise you need. Oakwood Solicitors’ Employment Law specialists are here to advise and support you throughout the claims process and beyond.

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The average damages awarded for a successful unfair dismissal claim was £10,812 (based on mean average from the Employment Tribunal Annual Statistics 2019/2020).

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The average damages awarded for a successful disability discrimination was £27,043 (based on mean average from the Employment Tribunal Annual Statistics 2019/2020).

Our team of specialist Employment Law solicitors are happy to assist you with any enquiry or issue you might have. Throughout the process, you will have a dedicated advisor who will be on-hand for you from start to finish.

Your case-handler will also continue to provide regular updates until your matter concludes, ensuring that the process is as stress-free and effortless as possible.

Disciplinary Proceedings

Legal representation for any disciplinary proceedings your employer has requested.

Unfair Dismissals

If you have been dismissed from your work for a reason that you do not believe is fair.

Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing is the action of reporting certain types of wrongdoing or suspected wrongdoing to employer or relevant organisation.

Settlement Agreements

Settlement Agreement is a legally binding agreement between an employer and employee.

Employment Disputes for Employees

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Ian Abel - Solicitor and Head of Employment

Ian Abel is a solicitor and qualified in February 2009. He specialises in and deals exclusively with Employment law.

Ian has a unique skillset that allows him to provide commercial and pragmatic advice, primarily focusing on the impact this has on the day-to-day operations of a business. His particular specialisms include large scale restructuring exercises and the Employment Law-related elements of TUPE associated with acquisitions and mergers.

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