Employment
Muscatt Black Graf’s Employment Law solicitors act for employees and employers, offering specialist, commercially minded legal advice on all aspects of Employment Law to both individuals and businesses.
We care about providing tailored advice to meet your specific requirements. Our highly experienced team will work closely with you to understand your needs and deliver a first-class service with a genuinely personal touch.
If you are looking for advice and guidance on Employment Law and want to discuss your next steps, please call Muscatt Black Graf today on 0207 586 1141.
Employment Lawyer Marylebone
Our experienced Employment solicitors can help with a wide range of Employment Law matters, including:
Muscatt Black Graf acts for a wide range of businesses, from PLCs and SMEs to owner-managed businesses and startups and offers specialist legal advice to employers of different shapes and sizes, such as senior executives, directors, CEOs and banking and finance professionals.
Our client-focused advice enables businesses to make well-informed decisions and to manage your risk.
We also advise employees on any Employment Law. Our team has helped many clients achieve satisfactory outcomes for a variety of issues by providing realistic, practical, and commercial advice.
Employment Legal Advice London
Muscatt Black Graff can advise on all aspects of Employment Law, including:
- Settlement Agreements
- Unfair Dismissal
- Constructive Dismissal
- Grievance and Discrimination Claims
- Bullying and Harassment at Work
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Whistleblowing
- Maternity and Paternity Rights
- Working Time Regulations
- Post-Termination Restrictions
- Discretionary Bonus Schemes
Representing both employers and employees means we have practical experience of all of the concerns parties face when completing employment contracts and know the tactics deployed by both sides when problems arise.
We resolve any Employment Law disputes and issues by alternative dispute resolution (ADR) wherever possible. However, our specialist Employment team can also provide litigation advice, which extends to representing individuals in Tribunals and Civil Courts.
Employment Law Solicitor London
Muscatt Black Graf is a long-established specialist law firm of highly experienced lawyers who provide exceptional client care and straightforward advice.
For more information, please call 0207 586 1141, email contact@muscattblackgraf.com, or fill in our online contact form.
What is employment law?
Employment law refers to the legal issues that arise in the workplace between employer and employee.
Some of the main areas covered by employment law include:
- Settlement Agreements.
- Unfair Dismissal.
- Constructive Dismissal.
- Grievance and Discrimination Claims.
- Bullying and Harassment at Work.
- Disciplinary Procedures.
- Maternity and Paternity Rights.
- Working Time Regulations.
- Post-Termination Restrictions.
- Health and Safety.
- Statutory Payments.
Discretionary Bonus Schemes.
What are the different types of employment status in the UK?
Employment status refers to an individual’s legal classification at work and determines a person’s rights and their employer’s responsibilities.
In England and Wales, there are three main types of employment status:
- Worker
- Employee
- Self-employed.
You are given different rights according to your category of employment status. Find out more here.
What is the Employment Rights Bill?
The Employment Rights Bill was introduced to parliament in October 2024 and aims to overhaul employment rights in various ways.
Key reforms include introducing day-one protections for workers, banning zero-hours contracts and introducing a right to statutory bereavement leave.
When will the Employment Rights Bill become law?
The Employment Rights Bill is currently (September 2025) making its way through parliament, with most of its wide-ranging reforms scheduled to come into force in 2026 and 2027.
At the start of Jully 2025, the government published a roadmap outlining upcoming consultations and the phases when different measures will take effect.
What is TUPE employment law?
‘TUPE’ stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment), which sets out how employees’ rights are protected when a business, or part of a business, is transferred to a new owner or a service is outsourced.
Both the new and old employers in a transfer must follow the TUPE regulations or face consequences for non-compliance.
What is a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and employee usually made to terminate someone’s employment or resolve an ongoing dispute.
It is usually a confidential agreement in which an employee typically receives financial compensation for waiving their right to pursue a legal claim against their employer in an employment tribunal or court.
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