Employment law

In employment law proceedings, we have represented various claimants including teachers, police officers, former serving Gurkhas of the British Army; and high and low paid employees in claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, sexual harassment and discrimination on grounds of race, sex, disability and sexual orientation.

Claims to an Employment Tribunal must be brought within three months of the complaint (cause of action arising) unless a grievance has been made to the employer in which case the time limit is extended by a further three months.

We always attempt to settle claims before they reach a final hearing. This is to save costs and the anxiety of giving evidence at a hearing. The great majority of our cases have resulted in favourable settlements for our clients.

Regarding costs, we either agree payment of legal costs on a private basis or if the claim has strong merits and prospects of success, we may enter into a conditional fee arrangement (often referred to as “no win no fee”).

If you instruct Matthew Gold & Company in your employment matter, you will obtain expert specialist legal advice and a very personal service. You will have contact with the solicitor dealing with your claim.