Employment law solicitors

Employment law affects every aspect of the relationship between employers and their employees. Rights and obligations have been established on both sides of the relationship and understanding this dynamic is fundamental to what we do.

Our employment solicitors are well-versed in the complexities that surround employment law. We understand that complying with and managing the effect of employment law regulations presents challenges to employers. Such issues can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive if they are not handled both quickly and effectively.

At Ramsdens Solicitors, we draw on decades of experience of working in this specialist environment to support our clients by managing risk and implementing changes that remain compliant with the law. Our employment law advice helps clients to successfully maintain their principal focus of running and improving their business and has a comprehensive focus on each stage of employment from initial recruitment onwards.

Our expert team of employment lawyers will assist you in developing the necessary policies to ensure your business complies with employment law and to efficiently resolve any problems before they get out of hand.

Our employment legal services

Our employment lawyers can help you with:

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    Workforce and working practice change programmes

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    Acquisition, mergers, business reorganisations and redundancy situations

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    Defending employment related claims

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    Protecting organisations from the effect of unfair employee competition or breaches of duties of confidentiality or fidelity

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    Trade Union arrangements including requests for recognition, disruption to business continuity (strikes/work to rule) and issues arising from the relationship with individual officers or representatives

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    Advising on (and on request, conducting) internal investigations, grievances, complaints and disciplinary processes

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    The appointment and severance of Senior Executives and personnel including remuneration and bonus arrangements

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    Constructing individual and suites of employment contracts and policies to reflect the objectives of the employer organisation

Here's what sets Ramsdens Solicitors apart

Expert employment law support

Our dedicated and knowledgeable team of employment lawyers possess a deep understanding of the complexities businesses face with employment law. We can offer support to businesses and employers through the entirety of an employment dispute, to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.

Upfront pricing and processes

At Ramsdens, we aim to be cost-effective for our clients as we know that dealing with an employment dispute can be stressful, time consuming and costly without factoring solicitor fees into the equation. Our fee structures and arrangements are flexible, and we often work on annual retainer and fixed fee arrangements depending on the nature of the matter.

Comprehensive employment law guidance

Our employment team has extensive experience, confidently guiding and supporting you through any issues. We act as your trusted advisor throughout, minimising your stress and helping you towards success.

Extensively Experienced Team

Our team boasts extensive experience and expertise. This allows us to confidently guide you through the entire process, from initial consultation to successful completion. We act as your trusted advisor throughout, minimising your stress and maximising your success.

A legal partner you can trust

More than

150

Years

At Ramsdens Solicitors, we have been providing legal advice and assistance to the people of Yorkshire and further afield for more than 150 years.

Our client-centric approach is underpinned by our strong core values, and these have led us to gain a reputation as a reliable, highly effective and diligent legal specialist.

Recognised as a ‘Leading Firm’ in the 2026 edition of the prestigious Legal 500 and rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, our team works tirelessly to provide you with the support you need, and is why we are recommended by 9/10 of our clients on Review Solicitors.

Contact our team

We have 11 offices based throughout Yorkshire where you can meet with us face-to-face. With extensive experience in handling cases remotely, we can provide our services nationwide via Zoom, email and other online platforms. Get in touch to find out how we can assist you with your case.

Call us on 01484 821 500 or email us at [email protected] or complete our online enquiry form and we will call you back at a convenient time for you.