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Employment Advice

We can offer legal advice if you are experiencing problems in the following areas:

Unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, maternity or parental rights, health and safety, changes in working hours and conditions, unpaid wages, bullying and any other employment-related matter.

We can also help you to negotiate your terms and conditions and levels of compensation in relation to your settlement agreement to end your employment.

Our advisers have particular expertise and experience in discrimination law relating to race, gender and disability.  We also specialise in maternity rights.

If you are having problems at work, you may need advice and assistance so that you know your legal rights and entitlements. We can provide you with advice and information whether you are an employee, agency worker, casual or contract worker. We offer an initial appointment to give advice about some of the following:

  • Do I need a contract of employment?
  • What is the minimum I can expect to be paid by my employer?
  • Can I be dismissed when I am on sick leave?
  • Can I claim compensation if I have been unfairly dismissed?
  • What should I do if I have been discriminated against at work?
  • What should I do if I am being bullied or harassed at work?
  • What are my rights if I work part-time or on a fixed term contract?
  • What rights do I have at work when I am having a baby?

What to expect when you come to see us with an employment issue

We understand the time constraints in relation to employment matters and always aim to address your concerns quickly and efficiently.

Following your first contact with us, one of our experienced employment law caseworkers will contact you to either provide some basic advice and guidance on your matter, or if your matter is complex and requires a meeting with our lawyers, a fixed-fee consultation appointment.

During your consultation appointment, we will examine the facts of your case, look through any supporting documentation, advise you on the best course of action and answer any questions you may have.

If you need further assistance – including representation at a tribunal –  we work on either a fixed-fee basis or damages based agreements.

A Damages Based Agreement (DBA) is an agreement between the lawyer and client under which an agreement is made that a percentage of sums recovered in any claim will be taken by the Lawyer. It enables us to take on work on your behalf on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis.  We will then recover a percentage of any damages awarded to you.

DBAs have the advantage of enabling us to do work on your behalf without you paying a fee upfront.  However, in some cases it may be more cost effective for you to enter into a fixed fee agreement with us.

We can talk you through all the options and help you to find a way of working with us that works for you.  As a charity, our intention is to cover our costs, so you can be assured that we will help you to decide what is best for you.

Employment Advice for Charities

We are able to offer free legal advice to the voluntary and community sector of Kensington and Chelsea.

This is a pilot project for which we have received funding from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

The areas we cover include:

  • Employee disputes
  • Redundancy
  • Staff Handbook (legal advice only)
  • Staff contracts

Or if there is something else you need simply contact the Law Centre in the first instance by email to info@nklc.co.uk

Project: Empower Friday Drop-in Employment Clinic

Starting from Friday 1st February 2019, North Kensington Law Centre will be hosting an Employment advice drop-in clinic run by Project: Empower.

The employment drop-ins will be held on Fridays between 12 pm to 5pm. An appointment is NOT required to attend for employment advice during these times.

The aim of these drop-in sessions is to offer one off advice. If you wish to pursue a case, we will signpost you to a relevant agency so you can do this.

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Who we are

We work in the community in West London to help people with their legal problems. We seek the best outcomes for those facing disadvantages in the areas of employment, housing, welfare benefits, immigration, criminal defence and prison law. Our clients mainly live in West London but we can sometimes help people from across London. Alongside our legal aid services we offer some low cost and fixed-fee services. Our fees are set, so that from the very start it is clear how much you will pay.

What we do

  • Grenfell Support
  • Housing
  • Welfare Benefits
  • Immigration and Asylum
  • Criminal Defence
  • Employment Advice

Contact Us

  • 10:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday
  • North Kensington Law Centre, Unit 13, Baseline Studios, Whitchurch Road, London W11 4AT
  • 020 8969 7473
  • 020 7243 0439
  • info@nklc.co.uk

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